Discover how your mind filters out distractions. New research reveals the specialized neural mechanisms that actively block ...

Your brain constantly juggles sensory information to make split-second decisions, but how? A new latent circuit model ...

Explore the science behind why we always have room for dessert, even after a full meal, and the brain's sugar cravings.

The SYNGAP1 gene, which supports the production of a protein called SynGAP (Synaptic Ras GTPase-Activating Protein), is known ...

Animals rely on instinctive behaviors to respond quickly to threats and opportunities. These automatic reactions, crucial for ...

Three studies of the brain regions responsible for processing sensory information show that their neurons are and communicate ...

Two studies published in the latest issue of Science have revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex ...

Humans and certain animals appear to have an innate capacity to learn relationships between different objects or events in ...

Researchers uncovered a brain circuit linked to creativity, which can be affected by injuries or neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery suggests certain patients may experience heightened ...

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...