A physically principled framework shows that the brain’s geometry has a greater influence on neural activity patterns than the complex interconnectivity between brain regions.

Baylor College of Medicine researchers in the Tolias Lab and the Xiaolong Jiang Lab are part of a global collaborative led by the Allen Institute to map the whole human brain. In what is being called ...

The brain is divided into areas which are each responsible for different areas of functioning. The brain can be divided into three basic units: the forebrain, the midbrain and the hindbrain. These ...

Parts of brain can switch functions: In people born blind, brain regions that usually process vision can tackle language Date: March 1, 2011 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary ...

Researchers show it is possible to improve specific human brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility by merging artificial intelligence with targeted electrical brain stimulation.

To shed new light on the contribution of different brain regions and neural circuits to specific mental functions, ...

A scientist has identified a new part of the human brain in a discovery he compared to finding a new star. The newly named endorestiform nucleus sits in the inferior cerebellar peduncle, at the ...

Just as you eat a balanced diet for health, you can create optimal brain function by offering your mind the right mix of experiences. Here are the seven you need.