New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus—which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and ...

Researchers at Brown University and Cincinnati Children’s found that suppressing opsin 3 in the brain of mice makes them eat ...

The human sense of touch is a complex system that integrates diverse sensations such as pain, temperature, and pleasant ...

The functioning of the brain relies on the precise organization of neuronal connections. In an article published in Developmental Cell, scientists show how neurons establish their connections ...

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Down Syndrome, are increasingly being linked to cellular ...