Neuroscience

Prolonged periods in orbit can alter an astronaut's body in some surprising ways, changing their muscles, brains and even their gut bacteria.

Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.

Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors' - and some people's - tendency to overeat.

Synaesthesia is a neurological condition found to enhance memory and learning. Now, scientists say seeing in colour could help when it comes to learning a second language.

What happens when we make friends across borders? Two writers talk about their British-Italian friendship – and the fascinating cognitive science on such cross-cultural bonds.

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating our attention and sleep.

Yoga has been found to physically alter your brain in ways which could bring a multitude of physical and mental health benefits.