This pain sensation Rau is referring to, what many of us call a brain freeze, is the work of the trigeminal nerve. The ...

Dr. Robert Lustig explains the brain science behind pleasure-seeking habits—and how they are degrading our ability to lead.

"These findings show the clear and powerful benefits that breath-watching meditation can bring," said professor Subramaniam.

Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

Allen Institute researcher Jerome Lecoq points to one of the diagrams that was used in a study focusing on how the brain interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute Photo / Erik Dinnel) Our brains ...

Most people want autism breakthroughs—but few know the crucial role brain donation plays in making them happen. Autism ...

An illustration showing how metformin works in the body. (Behnoush Hajian/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Metformin has ...

Brain freeze may feel intense, but research reveals it is simply the body’s way of protecting the brain from sudden ...

Plus, demand for breakthroughs in this field is high. Over 3 billion people live with a neurological condition, making it the ...

But how much do you really know about the brain?! "BrainFest," which is a day filled with all sorts of brainy fun, returns to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle on Saturday, March 21, 2026. You can ...