Genes on the sex chromosomes would be expected to show different activity between men (with an X chromosome and a Y chromosome) and women (with two X chromosomes). However, most (90%) sex-biased genes ...

A new study reveals that the astringent sensation from flavanols, compounds found in foods like cocoa and berries, can ...

AI was the key that unlocked these brain “neighborhoods.” They could also light the way to curing disorders like Alzheimer’s.

The brain does not need its sophisticated cortex to interpret the visual world. A new study published in PLOS Biology ...

New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of ...

Researchers have uncovered how the brain’s immune cells, called microglia, can act as protectors rather than destroyers in Alzheimer’s disease.

One of adulthood’s quiet regrets is not sleeping more when we had the chance. Yet sleep seems to get even more elusive with ...

A University of Alberta research team has discovered a new function for brain molecules known as gangliosides, offering ...

Researchers have developed the most detailed molecular map yet of how the brain develops and reacts to inflammation, ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has ...

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects over 7 million Americans aged 65 and older, with projections ...

With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism.