The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

How does your brain instantly know how to move through new places? A new study helps explain the science behind your internal ...

Viewing art is good for us, but new research may now tell us why — and that therapeutic uses may be better than previously ...

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two ...

New research shows that safe, non-invasive brain stimulation can enhance math learning in young adults with lower natural ...

A new study reveals how the brain can make decisions based not only on direct experiences, but also on indirect associations ...

Areas of the brain that help a person differentiate between what is real and what is imaginary have been uncovered in a new study led by UCL researchers.

Focused ultrasound targeting the amygdala safely reduced emotional brain reactivity and improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma disorders, suggesting it may be a promising new treatment ...

A recent study found that a DMT/harmine formulation blurs the brain’s distinction between self and other faces, disrupting ...

The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for brain development, and how the brain grows during that time may help ...

There are many benefits to walking, as MLB's Bruce Bochy can attest, but one unique benefit is backed by research: It ...

A better understanding of how the human brain represents objects that exist in nature, such as rocks, plants, animals, and so ...