A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

Staying mentally sharp isn’t just about puzzles and sleep—the right kind of physical exercise can significantly boost brain ...

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to ...

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged ...

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...