Have you ever stared at a simple drawing and seen something that isn’t actually there? Well, that’s your brain creating an ...

“Rather than actively shaping experience, the thalamus (if it is considered at all) has typically been relegated to a role in ...

The human brain continues to surprise scientists. From how it learns to the fact that our brains glow, there's a lot we have yet to learn about the inner workings of the human brain. One especially ...

Globally, autism affects about 1 in 100 children, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the rate is closer ...

A new study shows mammals detect voices in two quick steps, uncovering shared brain wiring that evolved more than 90 million ...

For decades, scientists have worked to peer deeper into the brain. They have wanted to see not just surface activity in the ...

There's a lot going on in your baby's brain before age 5. Here's why experts call it a critical time for setting up a child's ...

For families of children with severe epilepsy, controlling seizures is often just the beginning of their challenges. Even in ...

Researchers found that working with a humanoid robot can change how our brains map the body, making its hand feel like part ...