In their paper published in Frontiers of Physics, Franco Vazza (astrophysicist at the University of…
Browsing: Brain
The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, emotion, memory, movement, and perception. Composed of billions of neurons and glial cells, it processes vast amounts of sensory information and coordinates every function of the body—from heartbeat regulation to complex reasoning and creativity. Neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science explore how the brain’s structures—such as the cortex, cerebellum, and limbic system—interact to generate consciousness and behavior. Ongoing research into brain plasticity, neural networks, and disorders like Alzheimer’s, depression, and epilepsy continues to deepen our understanding of this remarkable organ that defines human experience and intelligence.
It is not only the heart that has chambers — the brain does, too. Its…
The study of the brains of extinct organisms sheds lights on their behaviors. However, soft…
Research on mice suggests aging affects a brain circuit critical for learning to make some…
Innovative microscopy method reveals unexpected similarities between mammals and birds. Some birds can achieve extraordinary…
A new approach called integrated neurophotonics could allow researchers to track the activity of all…
Modifications to chromosomes in “engram” neurons control the encoding and retrieval of memories. When the…
Scientists discover striking similarities and differences in how dog and human brains process visual information…
Gene in brain tissue regulates sexual behavior in males in mouse study. The locus of…
Some birds can perform amazing cognitive feats – even though their forebrains seem to just…
“Area 32” balances activity from cognitive and emotional brain areas in primates. Navigating through life…
Contrary to previous theories, fear and anxiety reflect shared neural building blocks. Fear and anxiety…
Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries. In addition to a tough outer…
Researchers develop a wider spectrum for dLight1 sensor, allowing multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters. In 2018, Lin…
Time-sensitive neurons fatigue and skew our perception of time. On some days, time flies by,…
In years to come, personal memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be etched…
Study finds specific frequency bands of brain waves associated with encoding, or inhibiting encoding, of…
Identifying the brain circuits affected in these “lesional” cases of mania, in addition to contributing…