The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...

Pain is an example of an important sensory neuron. When you feel pain from a hot pan or a sharp pin, you are sending sensory information via sensory neurons up to the brain. The flow of electrical ...

Figure 1. Anatomy of the meninges. The meninges are three membranous layers that cover the brain and spinal cord. The dura mater, the outermost layer, consists of a periosteal layer and a meningeal ...

Brain fog is a term often used to describe a state of mental fuzziness, where thoughts feel slow, focus is difficult, and memory seems unreliable. For those experiencing it, brain fog can feel ...

In the past century, brain and behavior lateralization was considered a human peculiarity associated with language and handedness. However, nowadays lateralization is known to occur among all ...

Could it be possible that someone is a better reader because of their brain anatomy? A study published in Neuroimage shows the brain structure of readers, explaining why some people excel at reading.

Among the myriad differences that exist between men and women, brain size often sparks both curiosity and controversy. It’s a fact supported by research: on average, a man’s brain is 10% to 15 ...

A brain structure called the amygdala, and its connections with another region, the prefrontal cortex, shape people’s experiences and social interactions. The discovery of a key molecular ...

By embedding threads containing electrodes within the human brain, the company’s device allows paralyzed patients to engage with digital devices through their thoughts. Arbaugh, for example ...

Your brain has a lot of work to do, constantly balancing tasks while conserving energy. If you understand how the human brain decides what to pay attention to—and what to ignore—your public ...