Women Have Smaller, yet More Efficient Brains than Men

Women Have Smaller, yet More Efficient Brains than Men

The female brain achieves the same, or even better results by engaging fewer neurons

Man's Scalp Looks Like Brains

Man's Scalp Looks Like Brains

Rare medical condition makes the skin look like the surface of the brain

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 3rd, 2012
Changes in the Teen Brain Can Lead to Schizophrenia

Changes in the Teen Brain Can Lead to Schizophrenia

Gray matter volumes may have something to do with this, researchers say

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 5th, 2010
Dolphins Are 'Non-Human Persons'

Dolphins Are 'Non-Human Persons'

Scientists agree on this amazing statement

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 24th, 2009
Smaller Brains Sometimes Think Better

Smaller Brains Sometimes Think Better

Less matter could mean more smarts

Neuron 'Battle' Decides Where or Whether You Look

Neuron 'Battle' Decides Where or Whether You Look

Various nerve cells compete for attention

Genetic 'Light Switches' May Unlock the Brain

Genetic 'Light Switches' May Unlock the Brain

They could also improve disease therapies

New Way of Explaining the Brain's Potential

New Way of Explaining the Brain's Potential

Or why you can't teach a monkey how to read

Sociality Did Not Favor Increases of Brain Sizes

Sociality Did Not Favor Increases of Brain Sizes

Despite what previous studies have shown

Fish Fossil Preserves 300 Million-Year-Old Brain

Fish Fossil Preserves 300 Million-Year-Old Brain

The find puzzles scientists