Pregnant fish can also get “baby brain" - just like human moms-to-be, according to a study. Pregnancy-related brain impairment is present in live-bearing fish, say scientists. Their research shows ...

Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet that healthy vertebrates can have brain microbiomes. Samuel Velasco / Quanta Magazine The original version of this story appeared in Quanta ...

The brain is arguably the most important organ in the body. While there's no magic pill to give us cerebral superpowers, there are things we can do to help keep our mind sharp and prevent cognitive ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Bacteria are in, around and all over us. They thrive in almost every corner of the planet, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to high up ...

As we age, preserving our cognitive abilities and warding off memory loss becomes increasingly important. While genetics and lifestyle factors play a role, diet is a powerful tool we can leverage to ...

Bacteria are in, around and all over us. They thrive in almost every corner of the planet, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to high up in the clouds, to the crevices of your ears, mouth, nose and gut.