Thalamic regions drive conscious perception by syncing with the prefrontal cortex, acting as a gateway to awareness. Using ...

The researchers analysed the behaviour of 124 male US military veterans with penetrating head trauma and 35 combat-exposed ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A study recently conducted at Virginia Tech showed that people who witness traumatic events undergo unique ...

Study uncovers how neurons in the brain's amygdala regulate hunger and thirst, shedding light on eating behavior and motivation.

Scientists used advanced cryo-EM imaging to reveal how glutamate activates brain receptors, paving the way for new ...

A person's level of political engagement can be influenced by a variety of factors, including education and environment. A new study led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, has for ...

In a study published in Science today, Mingsha Zhang, a neuroscientist at Beijing Normal University, focused on the thalamus.

The most frequently reported highly positive dreams were joy, lust, calmness, surprise, and playfulness. Dreams with maximal ...

Much like food poisoning, traumatic events are often followed by symptoms after a delay, and yet they still form vivid, persistent memories.

Scientists from Princeton have discovered that the amygdala in the brain is responsible for the long-term avoidance of foods ...

A Northwestern University study identifies brain networks controlling the intensity of political engagement, analyzing Vietnam War veterans with and without brain injuries. Damage to the prefrontal ...

A new study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, regardless of ...