The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act. Yet how these ...

A new study suggests that the human brain’s extraordinary abilities may depend not only on its vast number of neurons, but also on the unusual computational power of each individual cell. Credit: ...

Furthermore, during motivated behavior, orexin neuron activity changed dynamically: Activity increased during reward ...

Neurons, the uber-connected nerve cells that act as a main switchboard for the brain, are central to some incredibly complicated processes. They make it possible to think, walk, speak, and breathe.

Research reveals the role of orexin neurons in maintaining motivation, with implications for the treatment of ADHD, depression and addiction.

Let us begin the new year with a renewed commitment to protecting our brain health. We often hear that the mind and body are connected—and this is absolutely true. Brain health is body health.