The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...

Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a ...

A research team has uncovered a fundamental principle of how the brain prioritizes vision and hearing differently depending on whether we are still or in motion. The study provides new insights into ...

New institute will foster interdisciplinary research across neuroscience, engineering, behavioral health and clinical ...

From the touch of sand to the splashing of water, experiences that tap into multiple senses can help build intellect and ...

When it comes to brain cells, neurons get the most attention. Their central role in our thoughts, sensations and behaviors has captivated scientists. But neurons are only half the story: glia, ...

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new—and important or just "background noise." Led by researchers ...

For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.