Getting more physically fit makes your body release more brain-boosting proteins after each exercise session, suggests a new study led by a UCL...

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may experience brief episodes of sleep-like brain activity even while fully awake. Findings of...

An enigmatic type of circulating tumour cell, called a dual-positive (DP) cell, is associated with shorter survival in patients with advanced breast...

In a recently published review, a research team led by MedUni Vienna has highlighted a promising new approach to drug discovery. The focus is on the...

A new study has found that long-term exposure to a widely used pesticide may greatly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The...

A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the University of Hong...

The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that miniature, lab-grown brain models can reveal distinct electrical activity patterns in...