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Scientists have discovered a new type of nerve cell in the retina. The discovery marks a notable development for the field as scientists work toward a better understanding of the central nervous system by identifying all classes of neurons and their connections.

Researchers have developed a new test to more easily diagnose medulloblastoma, the most common malignant childhood brain tumor.

A new study by German-Swiss researchers has shown a route towards training brain-inspired artificial intelligence systems.

An analysis of neuropsychological testing and 18F-FDG PET imaging in patients with long COVID suggests that symptoms are not connected with enduring cognitive changes or brain pathology.

Ground squirrels have few natural defenses against predators, so they rely on an early warning system to identify threats and alert others to run for cover. But unlike meerkats that take individual turns standing watch while the rest forage, ground squirrels found off the coast of Africa keep watch together — a behavior called synchronous vigilance, according to a new study

A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract—directly in the line of fire—that can be stamped out by gut infections, potentially leading to long-term GI disease. But there may be an upside to enteric infection.

Scientists have taken a closer look at how mitochondria are maintained in nondividing cells, such as neurons, with the ultimate goal of developing a better understanding of how to prevent or treat age-related diseases.

A new review has found that irregular responses in the brain to challenging tasks and mistakes could be key to understanding common links between abnormal behaviors in a range of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders.

Researchers have demonstrated a thorough and non-invasive imaging technique to identify areas of the eye affected by diabetic retinopathy, a progressive eye disease associated with diabetes

Animals can navigate to a desired location by relying on the brain’s internal cognitive map. Scientists have now discovered a neural code for spatial goals, demonstrating the existence of the brain’s goal map guiding us toward a remote destination over space and time.