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New research has demonstrated that when we learn to avoid one activity that has caused pain in the past, it can also lead us to avoid conceptually related activities that we may be able to complete painlessly.

Cognitive reserve – the term given to the capacity to maximise cognitive performance through differential engagement of cerebral networks or alternative cognitive strategies – protects the cognitive functions of brain tumour patients.

By combining multiple advanced technologies into a single system, EPFL researchers have made a significant step forward in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

According to research, aerobic glycolysis, the process by which cells transform glucose into lactate, is key for mammal eye development.

A team of scientists recently mapped the cell-type taxonomy in the macaque cortex and revealed the relationship between cell-type composition and various primate brain regions.

Tightly curled scalp hair protected early humans from the sun’s radiative heat, allowing their brains to grow to sizes comparable to those of modern humans.

New research has identified a potential cause of sudden infant death syndrome – an abnormality in serotonin receptors in the brainstem.

A team of scientists have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviours originated around 650 million years ago.

Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.

Structural biologists have captured never-before-seen images of one of the largest pores in human neurons. It’s called calcium homeostasis modulator protein 1, or CALHM1 for short.