A new experiment suggests that the thalamus plays a key role in humans becoming consciously aware of stimuli their brain ...

Consuming diets loaded with two particular components could worsen memory and brain function, research suggests ... to complete a questionnaire about their dietary habits and play a virtual ...

The 3D brain map includes more than 200,000 cells, 523 million synapses and over two miles of axons, representing the most ...

Serotonin neurons in the brainstem are not independent, as once thought, but interact to influence decision-making.

A recent study from the University of Sydney has found that impaired brain function can be triggered by high-fat ... seahorse-shaped brain structure located within the temporal lobe and part of the ...

Our brains begin to create internal representations of the world around us from the first moment we open our eyes. We ...

Your autonomic nervous system lets your brain manage vital functions, such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and food digestion. This system is divided into two parts that balance each ...

Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing ...

Why different organs age at different rates in your body, revealing how lifestyle, environment, and genetics shape your ...

Significantly, the study examines how these obesity patterns influence brain morphology, function and cognition in middle-aged and older adults, offering deeper insights into their long-term ...