Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

An individual may become completely paralyzed because of any number of accidents that interfere with the functioning of the ...

Brain scans show a spot in the cerebellum attuned specifically to words, expanding on studies that point to the region's ...

People with spinal cord injuries often lose some or all their limb function. In most patients, the nerves in their limbs work ...

A brain cap and smart algorithms may one day help paralyzed patients turn thought into movement—no surgery required.

Climber Alex Honnold is set to scale one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes or safety nets.

The cerebellum, often called the little brain, plays a much bigger role in language processing than once believed. Located at ...

New research suggests menopause is associated with brain volume loss in key regions tied to memory and emotions, along with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Multiple sclerosis, a complex neurological condition affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide, has long been characterized by its elusiveness. Even as medical imaging technology has advanced ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...