The brain’s gray matter is mainly composed of neuronal cell bodies. Nerve cells in the gray matter are where memories are stored. Networks of nerve cell bodies process information in the brain. These ...

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

During menopause, researchers also notice more bright spots on brain scans known as white-matter hyperintensities. These ...

Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the Head ...

Share on Pinterest New research reveals fresh insights into what makes superager brains special. Image credit: Julia Campbell/Stocksy. Aging commonly leads to cognitive decline, particularly in memory ...

What happens to the brain during menopause? A new study finds that the brain undergoes structural changes, including the gray ...

A brain biopsy is used to help diagnose brain lesions. Samples may be taken from the gray matter, white matter, or other sites. Brain biopsies can be done using a minimally invasive or open approach.

Scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted ...