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The distribution of wealth between different people living in specific geographical regions has changed substantially over ...

By tracing when variations in the human genome first appeared, researchers have found that advances in cognitive abilities ...

Researchers have developed brain-on-a-chip technology that uses human tissue to model how the brain’s protective barrier ...

Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and the ability to perform simple tasks.

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Madeline Lancaster created the first brain organoids, which have revolutionised our understanding of how the brain works - ...

Eating fish regularly—at least two servings a week—supports heart and brain health through omega-3 fatty acids. The best time of day to eat fish depends on your lifestyle, with lunch supporting energy ...

In "Horizon: Secrets of the Brain," Al-Khalili surveys the animals and fossils shaping our understanding of how the brain evolved over millions of years, and the scientists unraveling each piece of ...

Objective: This study utilized resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine changes in brain functional activity following acupuncture treatment for acute Bell’s palsy (BP) ...