Faces are so important to social communication that we’ve evolved specialized brain cells just to recognize them, a new study ...

Facial expression control starts in a very old part of the nervous system. In the brain stem sits the facial nucleus, which ...

O ver the past half-century of manned spaceflight, scientists have learned a lot about how the human body responds once freed ...

Scientists discover that spaceflight alters immune gene expression and causes brain deformation, impacting astronaut health during long missions.

Huntington's disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a ...

A new study has revealed that microgravity reshapes the brain, causing it to shift within the skull, stretching and ...

New research utilizing advanced brain imaging techniques reveals that SARS-CoV-2 infection may induce lasting changes in the ...

A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...