The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected ...

A study from the Max Planck Institute reveals that inhibitory neurons born later in development mature more rapidly to keep ...

New research highlights how astrocytes, long considered mere support cells, actively shape brain network dynamics.

New research reveals that human memory may prioritize people and places over context, offering insight into how our brains ...

To stay in balance, the brain depends on two types of neurons: Excitatory neurons (in white), which increase activity, and inhibitory neurons (in black), which damp down signals. Scientists have ...

In the brain, tRNS may enhance learning by gently boosting the activity of underperforming neurons, helping them get closer ...