The mind turns the brain’s calculations into meaning, weaving logic and emotion into choices that range from fleeting preferences to identity-shaping commitments.

A new study led by UC Davis researchers finds widespread differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. The study, published recently in Molecular Psychiatry, found ...

Having dedicated his career to understanding human brains, Eagleman shared his perspective in Newsweek's AI Impact interview series with Marcus Weldon.

The Beautiful Brain Your brain is a complex, marvelous, unique connection of nerves, blood vessels and tissues. Its texture is similar to custard in a bowl – soft, pliable and slippery. Yet, it ...

For many, the body and brain remain locked in survival mode, long after the traumatic event has passed. This is the painful reality of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition marked by the ...

Trauma does not just affect feelings; it disrupts the brain’s ability to regulate emotions. This regulation depends on the communication between the medial prefrontal cortex and the limbic system.

Characteristics and Functions of Each Side People traditionally think of the left brain's function as being focused on logic and reason. People who consider themselves left-brained often believe ...