For parasitologists, the answer is simple. Neatly housed in each of the myriad segments of a giant T. solium tapeworm are ...

Why does the brain split visual spatial perception between its hemispheres? A new review by neuroscientists examines the advantages and trade-offs, and how the brain ultimately makes vision feel ...

Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior.

This explainer outlines how neurons and glial cells coordinate electrical and chemical signals to form complex brain networks ...

What happens in the brain when our senses don't match our expectations—for example, when we take a step, but there's no sound ...

The human brain is known to contain a wide range of cell types, which have different roles and functions. The processes via ...

The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are ...

GNWT, by contrast, argues that consciousness occurs when certain information is “broadcast” across a network of brain regions ...

Sadhguru emphasizes the transformative power of language on the brain, highlighting its ability to enhance cognitive functions and emotional intelligence. This is not just about education or ...

Scientists have found a way to map the intricate patterns of cells in mouse brain tissue with an off-the-shelf light ...

Signs of sleep disorders are found in regions of the brain that regulate emotions and executive functions. Signs of sleep deprivation are indicated by alterations within the thalamus. Within the ...

Like all organs of the body, our brain too needs exercise to get sharper, and fitter. While intelligence is a broad concept and can be genetic (you will most likely be intelligent if your parents ...