Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch the thalamus and cortex interact in real time. They found that the thalamus ...

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown cluster of brain cells that may help explain differences in social behavior ...

Monkey experiments hint at a "motivation brake" pathway between two brain regions. Manipulating it may lead to new treatments ...

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Consciousness is one of the most enigmatic phenomena in neuroscience, but a new scientific perspective offers a different ...

But many scientists still believe that the scientific keys to the kingdom of consciousness are within reach. Lately, some are ...

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this ...

Your ability to notice what matters visually comes from an ancient brain system over 500 million years old.

Whether it is a Friday-night drink with friends, a quiet glass of wine to unwind after a long day, or as a wedding toast, alcohol has woven itself into celebration, comfort, and routine. This ...