The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal ...

Using rare brain recordings from patients, scientists found that the thalamus helps trigger visual awareness. The study ...

Scientists have found evidence of new brain cells sprouting in adults - a process that many thought only occurred in children ...

How does your brain instantly know how to move through new places? A new study helps explain the science behind your internal ...

Imagine you are about to confront a friend about a hurtful comment she made and are trying to predict her response. Depending ...

Solo travel does more than fill your passport with stamps. It fundamentally rewires your brain, enhancing problem-solving ...

Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Rapoport, cofounder of Precision Neuroscience, debunks what he believes is a misconception about ...

Tulane University researchers created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by ...

In rigorous tests, Centaur consistently outperformed traditional cognitive models, including Prospect Theory and ...

Scientists with the NIH-backed SMaHT Network are mapping every DNA mutation in the human body, creating a groundbreaking ...

People who can no longer move or speak may soon have a new option: an implanted device that links their brain to a computer.