New research suggests that consciousness originates in the subcortex, and is polished by the cortex and cerebellum.

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain.

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...

Trying to document how single brain cells participate in networks that govern behavior is a daunting task. Brain probes ...

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, ...

For decades, scientists believed Alzheimer’s was driven mainly by sticky protein plaques and tangles in the brain. Now Purdue ...

WSU researchers published a new study that found altering the functions of the cerebellum could ease physical and emotional ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.