In Georgia, a 15-centimeter living parasite was found in the human brain. "This is the first confirmed case of a live ...

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with ...

As scientists unravel how sleep benefits the body, a study in mice is highlighting the potential pitfalls of using Ambien and other sleeping pills.

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. The findings ...

A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard ...

A doctor shared the disturbing X-ray image of a patient who unknowingly had a nightmarish parasite living inside of him. The ...

Faced with a rash of shark deaths marked by brain swelling, Canadian and American scientists are trying to solve a marine ...

Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei said that his AI startup is racing to secure the computing power needed to meet demand for its generative AI chatbot Claude. “The surge in demand ...

By crafting an artificial brain-like environment with microscopic nanopillars, researchers have successfully guided neurons ...

A shocking image of calcified parasites lodged in human soft tissue has gone viral ... However, significant dangers arise when the cysts reach the brain and calcify, causing neurocysticercosis.