Phase one –the “childhood phase” — lasts until age nine, per the study. During this window, the brain’s wealth of synapses – ...

The brain is a highly organized structure. Like other brain regions, visual areas have structure to them, which scientists call modules This modular organization consists of patches of neurons that ...

Working 52 hours or more per week may alter the structure of the brain, research suggests. Experts found that being “overworked” may affect those parts of the brain related to problem-solving and ...

Political views are tied to brain structure, study suggests. April 7, 2011— -- Amid the looming prospect of a government shutdown, the clock is ticking for Democrats and Republicans to strike a ...

Children who suffer from a “fussy eating” disorder have differences in brain structure, a study has revealed. The research, led by the University of Aberdeen, was the first to use neuroimaging to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new study reveals structural alterations in the brains of those who work more than 52 hours a week. (Envato Elements pic) Like many working people, you may have extended your day at the office, long ...

Neuroscientists have observed for the first time how structures deep in the brain are activated when the brain becomes aware of its own thoughts, known as conscious perception. The brain is constantly ...