The cerebral cortex forms the outer layer of the cerebrum. Nested deeper within the brain are essential structures such as the basal ganglia, the amygdala, and the hippocampus. Toward the bottom ...

Neuroscience examines the structure ... The ability of the brain to elaborate new connections and neuronal circuits—neuroplasticity—underlies all learning. Biology and psychology unite in ...

A new study shows how these differences manifest themselves in the structure of the brain. The symptoms of schizophrenia vary greatly from person to person. A new study shows how these differences ...