In findings that raise a variety of questions about how our brains work, and even about the nature of consciousness, UC Santa Barbara researchers and ...

Ancient pterosaurs may have taken to the skies far earlier and more explosively than birds, evolving flight at their very ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

This correspondence between brain state and brain responsiveness (statedependent responses) is outlined at different scales from the cellular and circuit level, to the mesoscale and macroscale level.

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways — for example, stealing seconds at a time during around-the-clock parenting, getting winks on the wing ...

Parents sometimes might wonder how to help their kids stay sharp and focused, especially with the increasing demands of school and extracurricular activities. Yoga can be a great way to boost brain ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The ...

A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult ...

The bean-shaped organelles are now being recognized for their part in immune signaling, stress responses, and neural ...

A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease—and an active drug that can restore impaired ...

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...