“Rather than actively shaping experience, the thalamus (if it is considered at all) has typically been relegated to a role in ...

A new study has revealed how two morphogens, WNT and Sonic Hedgehog, act as molecular "traffic cops," directing early human ...

Researchers identified a region of the thalamus that predicts and nullifies the effects of movement on visual perception, ...

The ancient practice of meditation is increasingly recognized for its profound impact on mental well-being. Groundbreaking ...

From birth to the last moments of life, the human brain is known to change and evolve significantly, both in terms of its ...

Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate network, constantly processing signals, enabling us to recall memories or to move our bodies. Making sense of this ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions ...

Researchers have unveiled the Duke Mouse Brain Atlas, a cutting-edge, three-dimensional map that captures brain structures ...

About 20% to 35% of the population suffers from chronic sleep disorders—and up to half of all people in older age. Moreover, ...

Just a few weeks after conception, stem cells are already orchestrating the future structure of the human brain. A new ...

Researchers expect LICONN technology will be broadly useful to enable high-resolution tissue analysis in other organs and ...