UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

Dark Chocolate Powers Up Mental Performance Dark chocolate, rich in polyphenols, increases cerebral blood flow and improves ...

The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, ...

The human body relies on complex and coordinated interactions between the brain and peripheral organ systems to maintain a stable biological environment and support essential functions like behavior ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

A radically miniaturized brain implant called BISC is redefining what’s possible in human–computer interaction, offering a ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Recent technological and scientific advances have opened new possibilities for neuroscience research, which is in turn ...

A new brain implant stands to transform human-computer interaction and expand treatment possibilities for neurological ...

A genetically modified pig lung remained viable and functional over a period of 9 days after being transplanted into a human recipient who had been declared brain dead, according to research published ...