Contrary to popular belief, the "whole-brain" has four hemispheres; two (left-right) cerebral hemispheres and two (L-R) cerebellar hemispheres. Changes in the symmetry of gray matter volume and cortex ...

A new study reveals pregnancy reduces gray matter volume in the brain, followed by partial recovery after childbirth. The research, published in -Nature Communications-, shows these changes occur in ...

A novel placebo-controlled study has found daily caffeine consumption can significantly reduce the volume of gray matter in the human brain. These findings do not immediately suggest caffeine ...

New research reveals that even a small loss of myelin—the protective coating around neurons—can severely disrupt how the brain sends and interprets sensory information.

A groundbreaking study has provided the first detailed map of how a woman’s brain changes throughout pregnancy. Led by neuroscientist Liz Chrastil, the research shows that the transition to motherhood ...

Pregnancy is a transformative time in a person’s life where the body undergoes rapid physiological adaptations to prepare for motherhood — that we all know. What has remained something of a mystery is ...

Neurotechnology company, Grey Matter Neurosciences, announced it secured $14 million in seed financing, which will be used to develop an ultrasound headset for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and ...