A new study shows that the cerebral cortex predicts the future by detecting novel stimuli and forming short-term memory ...

In the second world war, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some ...

The functioning of the brain relies on the precise organization of neuronal connections. In an article published in Developmental Cell, scientists show how neurons establish their connections ...

The researchers suggested that stimulating the region of the human brain responsible for inhibiting behavior, in the prefrontal cortex ... brain that isn’t much different in rats, exists ...

New research provides the first direct evidence that brain lesions causing secondary psychosis map to a common brain circuit ...

Have you ever felt a shiver run down your spine while listening to your favorite song? You know, that little thrill that ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

Mixed emotions make for an intricate dance, as happiness and anxiety coexist, shaped by neural networks and neurotransmitters.

Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the ...

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act ...

From mind-blowing tidal surges to the Earth moving, clichés abound when it comes to orgasms. But we’re not all in the throes of ecstasy. According to digital health platform Hims & Hers’s 2023 report, ...