Some areas of the brain are more active than others during particular tasks, and one hemisphere may be more involved than the other in specific parts of ... What are some key functions of the ...

Now, a new study found that the more recently evolved and advanced parts of the human brain used for socializing are well ...

The claustrum complex, a small yet powerful region in the brain, has intrigued scientists for years. Found across mammalian ...

Mitophagy dynamics change with age, particularly during midlife, influencing brain health and aging. These findings offer ...

Most studies of brain functional networks have been based on fMRI scans of people at rest, but many parts of the brain or cortex are not fully active in the absence of external stimulation.

While the role of many brain regions has been broadly identified, the unique contribution of the brainstem to their function remains less understood. "The brainstem is a key part of the nervous ...