"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to defining neuroplasticity, there’s a little quiz that neuroscientist Sandra Bond Chapman, ...

Death has always puzzled humans. We know the body slows, breathing changes, heartbeat weakens, limbs cool. But what does the brain do in those final moments? Recent scientific studies give us insight ...

Learn how imagination works in the brain and why it may come from higher-level systems, not just a replay of sensory experiences.

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...