What if the traits that make us uniquely human—our large brains and upright posture—also make us vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases? Our new research tests this and suggests that a common aspect...

Creative experiences such as dance, music, drawing, and strategy video games might preserve brain health. The authors show that regular practice or short training in these activities is linked to brains that look younger and work more efficiently.

This is a demonstration of how a single slice of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data is collected. Before this makes any sense, you will need to understand…

One sentence summary The study of brain MRI from 70 different primate species reveals a fundamental principle of neocortical organisation and behaviour driven by mechanical morphogenesis. The develop...