For example, there is a part of the brain, the insular cortex, that protects mammals from rotten food by creating a feeling of disgust.

Parts of the brain focused on imagination, future planning and thinking about others can be strengthened in people experiencing loneliness, according to a new study from McGill University.

The brain is an organ made up of neural tissue and has three main parts: the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. Each of these has a unique function.

Brain implants will become more commonplace in the future, both in research and, in particular, to assist those with limited mobility. For example, a project known as BrainGate has been using ...

Compensation by healthy brain parts alleviates Parkinson symptoms Brain's outer layer takes over tasks after loss of cells that make dopamine Date: October 1, 2023 Source: Radboud University ...

New research suggests one part of the brain – the part that recognizes faces – continues to develop much longer than scientists thought.

Autism affects different parts of the brain in females with autism than males with autism, a new study reveals. The research is published today in the journal Brain as an open-access article.

Parrots are known for their intelligence, but why they should be so much smarter than other birds isn’t entirely clear. New research suggests parrots have an enlarged brain circuit responsible ...

Brain-computer interfaces technology renews hope for diseases treatment, has a long way to go before mass application ...