As neuroscience strives for generalizability and equity, understanding human brain diversity across populations is crucial. To uncover how ethnicity/race-related differences in the brain functional ...

Neuroscience has identified components that give rise to cognitive function, including molecules, synapses, and brain anatomy, but how connectivity arises from these parts is challenging to uncover.

With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...

In a recent review published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a group of authors explored how Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonism shapes the neurovascular unit (NVU), potentially linking ...

We used to think that the only role of the immune system was to protect the body from pathogens, cancer and damage. It is now clear that the immune system also functions to control tissue development, ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

June 22, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker Composite/Adobe Stock Few things are more important than having a healthy brain—but ...

Although it’s not entirely clear what causes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neuroimaging studies suggest that people with the condition have distinct differences in their brain structure and ...

This study supports my own interpretation of the brain's capability for experience-dependent influences on brain anatomy and function. In concrete, this study demonstrates that 6-year-old children ...

Some foods may enhance your brain function when you’re studying and preparing for exams. Try snacking on colorful veggies, nuts, eggs, dark chocolate, and more for a brain boost. A balanced diet is ...

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