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WPI researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze anatomical changes in the brain and predict ...

New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a ...

A new study shows that attention moves in fast repeating cycles in the brain, making us more open to distraction at certain moments.

Tau proteins play an important role in our normal brain function, mainly by helping to stabilize neurons in the brain. But in Alzheimer’s disease, tau proteins can misfold and tangle inside neurons.

When myelin breaks down, white matter in the brain deteriorates, a change commonly seen with aging. At the same time, microglia, the brain’s primary immune cells, can shift from protective responders ...

Scientists have discovered a fascinating link between creativity and cognitive impairment. In addition to producing art and literature, creativity is essential for problem-solving and adaptation. A ...

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

You may have heard the myth that humans use only 10% of their brains. That statement is patently untrue — most people use all of their brains, all of the time. But for people who have survived a ...