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The Neuroscience of Touch and Pain

The sense of touch conveys important social information and tells you when something is dangerous by letting you feel pain.

Catching the 'Brainbow'

This imaging technique leads neuroscientists to new insights.

Synapse Elimination: There Can Be Only One

A battle for the prize of the last connection standing.

Purkinje Cells

Purkinje cells, some of the largest neurons in the brain, dwell in the cerebellum.

Pyramidal Neurons

The dendritic trees and pyramid-like cell body of this neuron make it stand out.

The First Years of Life

The first months and years of life mark the most rapid periods of growth and development for the human brain.

For Motor Neurons, A Long Path to Find a Mate

Getting to the right place so the brain can work properly is the ultimate challenge for any neuron, but motor neurons have it especially tough.

How the Brain Changes With Age

As we age, we can see our hair gray and our skin wrinkle. Less obvious are the changes happening in our brains.

How Experience Shapes Your Brain

You might struggle to learn new steps in your dance class, but your brain is working to ensure you nail the routine.

How Neurons Communicate

If your body were a ship, your brain would be the command center.

Your Complex Brain

Our brain and nervous systems are always at work, helping to balance the body’s many intricate systems.

The Power of Language

The human brain is wired for complex communication — just right for moving speeches and zingy one-liners.