Although researchers can monitor brain activity associated with perception, pain, and awareness, it remains unclear which ...

A team of scientists has identified areas of the brain that are activated when a person becomes aware of themself and their thoughts. This enigmatic process appears to be controlled by the thalamus, a ...

The sound of a fire alarm tells us to get out quickly to not get hurt, while the sight of a gas station sign can signal a chance to refuel. In everyday life, we learn to link cues we sense with what ...

The process of “epigenetic memory” in nerve cells plays a key role in learning ability, memory function, and healthy brain ...