Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal ...

Understanding how the human brain represents the information picked up by the senses is a longstanding objective of ...

Scientists have uncovered how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the ...

Putting your weight into opening a door (say, with your shoulder) is easier than using your hands. Sliding heavy cardboard ...

The motor cortex is the region of the cerebral cortex including the primary motor, premotor and supplementary motor cortices that is responsible for planning and executing actions.

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the cerbrum contains less than 20 percent of the neurons in our brain. Eighty ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication ...

Protesters gathered in Las Vegas in a nationwide "No Kings" rally against the Trump administration on Saturday.

Busting stigma is no small task, especially when it involves convincing the public that a psychedelic drug might one day be ...