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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to defining neuroplasticity, there’s a little quiz that neuroscientist Sandra Bond Chapman, ...

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Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The ...

The 'silent' X chromosome within female brains may not be so silent after all. A new study has found evidence in both mice and humans that as we age, 'sleeping' X chromosomes can be 'awakened' in ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

Iron's Dual Role in Brain Health Iron is crucial for normal brain function, supporting oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and neurotransmitter production. However, excessive iron content in sensitive ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.