The arrangement of nerve cells in the region of the brain called the hippocampus is essential for the formation and storage of new memories.

As we age, connections between brain cells weaken and cells can't communicate with each other as effectively, leading to problems with memory and cognitive ability.

Located deep within the brain, the limbic system contains brain structures crucial for memory, emotion, and basic body functions.

Tiny cells in the inner ear transform vibrations in the air into every imaginable sound.

Whenever we explore a new city, walk in the dark, or travel a well-worn path, we rely on a network of specialized neurons deep within our brains to generate and maintain a cognitive map of our world.

Trauma silences its victims, but art can help those suffering from the psychological wounds of war begin to open up and heal.

In this video NPR tackles the questions why do we play, and are we the only ones who play?

Touch a hot pan and you’ll reflexively withdraw your hand. That’s because a special type of pain-sensing nerves transmits a jolt of pain, which acts like a warning signal to prevent further injury.

While unpleasant, pain exists for a reason: it directs our attention to an injury so we can take care of it and prevent further damage.

Concussions don't always show up on brain scans. But, whether or not we can see it, the damage is there.