A neuroscientist survey shows that 40 percent think it might be possible to preserve a human brain, potentially well enough ...

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An international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how structural ...

Researchers have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to protein buildup, a key factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, an incurable, ...

A novel mathematical approach enables the identification of brain regions whose connectivity shifts in autism or aging, informing targeted brain stimulation therapies.

A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

Connectomics, a rapidly evolving field in neuroscience, is transforming our understanding of the brain’s intricate network of neural connections. By mapping these complex pathways, scientists aim to ...

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new—and important or just "background noise." Led by researchers ...

New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

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