The first complete activity map of the brain has been unveiled by a large international collaboration of neuroscientists.

The first complete activity map of the brain has been unveiled by a large international collaboration of neuroscientists. The International Brain Laboratory (IBL) researchers published their findings ...

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights ...

“Rather than actively shaping experience, the thalamus (if it is considered at all) has typically been relegated to a role in gating contents into consciousness,” the team explains in its paper.

Genetic influences on brain shape For each of the 22 brain structures, the researchers conducted a multivariate genome-wide association study (GWAS).

The research team employed MRI scans to examine the participants’ brains before and after therapy. “MRI scans provide ...

Psychotherapy leads to measurable changes in brain structure. Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats ...

However, it's difficult to pin down exactly what's causing this boost in gray matter. Another possibility raised by the ...

The relation between differences in brain structure and personality in healthy people suggests that brain changes may be even more pronounced in people with mental illnesses. Linking the brain ...