Researchers have long believed that neurons rely on glucose nearly entirely for fuel. The brain’s enormous energy ...

We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that ...

“It’s possible that the mice weren’t seeing them,” admits Shin, “because the technique has involved a relatively small number ...

Researchers shot lasers into brain cells and triggered illusions on demand—a breakthrough that’s rewriting how we see the ...

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

Scientists uncover brain neurons that can dial down chronic pain during survival needs. Could lead to personalized, non-drug ...

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

A team at University of Massachusetts Amherst developed artificial neurons that fire in the same voltage range as living ...

It’s estimated it can take an AI model over 6,000 joules of energy to generate a single text response. By comparison, your brain needs just 20 joules every second to keep you alive and cognitive. That ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ways of treating diseases that interfere with the way brain cells talk to ...