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Shining a laser light at a targeted region of the human brain can boost short-term memory function by up to 25%, suggests a new study. The non-invasive technique could one day help improve attention deficits in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), say the paper’s authors.

Does stress during pregnancy impact children’s cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new UC San Francisco study.

New research has shown that autophagy – the process of clearing away old or damaged cellular components – is essential for brain health, and has identified two key enzymes in the process.

A new study demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain’s ability to process sights and sounds, and shows how it can also help to lift a blue mood.

In two early-stage clinical studies, a potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease produced no serious adverse effects and was associated with some significant neurological and behavioral benefits among a small cohort of participants.

A novel microscope has been developed that can image the brain through the skull.

Even DJs who barely register above a “Paris Hilton” on the mixing aptitude scale know that flooding the dancefloor with bass can get a crowd moving. A new study suggests that at least some of this groove-inducing effect is due to sounds that the human ear can’t even perceive.

Metagenomics analysis of the gut microbiomes of people with Parkinson's disease has revealed an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens and immunogenic compounds, which could contribute towards disease pathogenesis.

According to research, pain-responsive cells in the brain quiet down when these neurons also receive touch inputs, which could explain why pressing our temples to soothe an aching head brings some relief.

According to research, in age-related macular degeneration, visual cells may be mechanically transported out of the retina before they die.