A perception of sustained focus may actually be the result of cycles of fluctuating rather than continuous neural activity, according to new behavioral and neurological data from studies in humans and macaques.

Scientists have found traces of the dairy product in 7,200-year-old pottery in Croatia.

Like dogs and horses, goats can discern happy from angry facial expressions. But whether these animals possess empathy remains unclear.

A longitudinal study tracking the progress of an epilepsy patient after surgery shows the brain’s ability to reorganize itself to function nearly normally.

Studies have demonstrated that magnetic and electrical currents can enhance memory in human subjects, but the technology is not yet ready for prime time.

Regardless of parental income and education, children who engage in more two-way conversation with their parents learn better.

A small pilot study suggests the approach can identify effective treatments already approved for other cancers.

Researchers studied 3,000-year-old skeletal remains from Mongolia to understand the origins of veterinary dental practices.

Agencies such as the NIH reward the discovery of vulnerabilities in their computer systems—before criminals can exploit them.