Around 15 percent of the world's population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source.
Using rare brain recordings from patients, scientists found that the thalamus helps trigger visual awareness. The study reveals that this deep brain region sends synchronized signals to the cortex, acting as a gateway for conscious perception.
Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems. Over the next century...
A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex—that become more active as cognitive fatigue builds.
A new study suggests that intermittent fasting may reduce symptoms of depression by activating dopamine D1 receptors in the brain’s prefrontal cortex. The findings point to a potential non-drug approach for mood disorders rooted in brain signaling.
Turns out the disposable nicotine delivery systems are, as suspected, worse than the real thing, according to a new study from researchers at UC Davis.
While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system, a new study is the first to map changes to specific gut bacteria based on interactions between human microbes and insect-killing chemicals observed …
When the gut whispers, it's easy to miss the message. But over time, these whispers can turn into bigger problems that affect not just digestion, but skin, mood, and overall health.
A new attention model reveals how the human brain allocates limited perceptual resources to focus on goal-relevant information in dynamic environments.