The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from trauma, stroke, or disease—they rarely grow back.

Researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Julich, Germany, have discovered that a compound found in the spice turmeric could stimulate the growth of nerve cells in the brain. Rats ...

There's a remarkable change taking place within your brain every single day and chances are, you don't even realize it. Every time you overcome a bad habit, acquire a new skill, or have a new idea, ...

Researchers at UC San Diego have found that a weeklong meditation and healing retreat can produce measurable changes in brain ...

A UCSD study reveals that a week of meditation and healing practices can rewire the brain, boost neuron growth, and balance ...

The brains of patients with schizophrenia have the capacity to reorganize and perhaps counter the effects of the disease, a neuroimaging study suggests. Although schizophrenia is generally associated ...

In a key advance for regenerative medicine and gut health, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have uncovered a precise and ...

The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from trauma, stroke, or disease—they rarely grow back. Scientists have been ...