Now, a study of brain tissue shows these mutations are happening inside all of us, and the number of them could be a factor in ageing. “Not only are they present, but they’re present a lot ...

The brain has become “one of the most plastic-polluted tissues yet sampled," said the study's lead author, Matthew Campen. "There’s much more plastic in our brains than I ever would have ...

Brain zaps are sensory disturbances that can feel like electrical shock sensations in the brain. A person may also notice a brief buzzing sound and feel faint or black out momentarily. Researchers ...

Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive maps of how the brain changes throughout pregnancy, substantially improving upon understanding of an understudied field. Certain brain ...

Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive maps of how the brain changes throughout pregnancy, substantially improving upon understanding of an understudied field. Certain brain ...

Some people refer to the combination of these symptoms as brain fog. Brain fog isn’t a formal diagnosis. The term may be used to indicate gradual or sudden challenges in your: ability to think ...

And, as a new study reveals, the brain undergoes major changes too, some fleeting and others more enduring. Researchers said on Monday they have for the first time mapped the changes that unfold ...

Even when you aren’t doing anything, your brain is relentlessly active—daydreaming, ruminating, contemplating the past or future. How this mind wandering functions can significantly shape a ...

The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of ...

Russell Davies chairs a run-off between some of Britain's brightest quizzers, as the most recent Brain of Britain champions play for the title Brain of Brains 2024. Show more Every three years the ...

Women lose grey matter during pregnancy, a study exploring the “baby brain” phenomenon has found. Some women experience forgetfulness and cognitive issues during and after pregnancy ...

Study Shows How a Woman's Brain Reorganizes During Pregnancy By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pregnancy triggers vast changes in a woman's body - hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory ...