Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, ...

The human brain's soft folds and ridges, arising in early development and continuing through the first 18 months of life, are ...

The human brain goes through five major eras in the average human lifespan, marking times of growth, peak function or decline ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Talia Milgrom-Elcott nurtures belonging & advances STEM. When Dr. Melina Uncapher looks at the brain, she sees an organ constantly ...

Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ...

Some people say that today there are almost no "blank spots" left on our planet - that is, places completely unexplored by humans. And therefore, supposedly, life today has become more boring than, ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

A new study showcases how brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between ourselves and the outside world ...