Researchers have investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning. In a new study ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has ...

As people drift into sleep, their brains do not shut down all at once. Instead, different brain regions change their activity ...

Using an ultra-high-resolution imaging technology called 7 Tesla functional MRI (fMRI) on human participants, researchers ...

New research reveals that the human brain contains a built-in pain map that activates in different regions when relieving pain in the face, arm, or leg. Researchers at the University of Sydney have re ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our brains have to do a lot of work when we watch a movie. There are ...

Engaging in creative activities such as music, dance, drawing, and even certain types of video games may support healthier ...

Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and movement problems.

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...