The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over ...

Whether you are a person about town or a worm in a dish, life can throw all kinds of circumstances your way. What you need is ...

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative disorders.

A new study reveals that the thalamus, long overshadowed by the cortex and hippocampus, plays a crucial role in shaping and ...

Cells with electrophysiological activity obtained at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) are opening up new ...

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits. The findings ...

Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence ...

Using in-vitro models of a specific type of brain cell, scientists have demonstrated that neurons can transform from one type ...

In 1904, a German zoologist and memory researcher named Richard Semon made a prediction about how memories were stored in the ...

Research in mice shows that inflammatory molecules influence mood and behavior by acting on specific brain regions. The findings help explain why some people experience lasting mood changes after ...

MIT scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

memory formation hinges on connections between groups of engram cells, which are neurons thought to capture and store ...