Remote, brain region-specific control of choice behavior with ultrasonic waves. Noninvasive pulses of ultrasound waves…
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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.
Strengthened amygdala pathways increase aggression, may be targets for PTSD treatment. Traumatic stress can cause…
https://youtu.be/_QRtxLk3yVQ New research from a team of international scientists shows how swelling associated with brain…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-GOqM0W_0 2-photon calcium imaging (5x speed) of the activity responses of neurons in hippocampal area…
The reference atlas, years in the making, offers common ground to put neuroscience findings in…
International team of researchers traces the history of brain evolution from tyrannosaurs to modern crows.…
Brain-inspired electronics with organic memristors offer an energy and cost-efficient platform for various AI and…
Scientists have discovered an earlier origin of the human language pathway in the brain, pushing…
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers advance neuromorphic computing. Only 10 years ago, scientists working on…
Extended periods in space have long been known to cause vision problems in astronauts. Now…
Humans have a number of ways to learn how to do new things. One of…
A new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression in 90%…
Australopithecus afarensis (‘Lucy’) had ape-like brain organization, but prolonged brain growth like humans Scientists have…
Stress restructures the brain by halting the production of crucial ion channel proteins, according to…
Prolactin-controlling neurons in mice undergo reversible changes in how neurons communicate. Lactation temporarily changes how…
A new device enables researchers to observe hundreds of neurons in the brain in real-time.…
Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Several Forms of Dementia Inflammation Inflammation in the brain…
Brain waves indicate how you will respond to your bias — even before you have…