The human brain continuously processes the wide range of information it acquires from the outside world. Over time, this information is organized into mental representations, referred to as "schema," ...

Predictive processing is critical for survival but little is known about how our brains attempt to predict future events based on sensory stimuli and past experience. In a first-of-its-kind study, a ...

The brain's ability to process information is known to be supported by intricate connections between different neuron ...

Researchers have discovered how specific brain circuits process empathy, showing that witnessing others in pain activates the ...

Encoding is the first stage of memory. It is the process by which the details of a person’s experience are converted into a form that can be stored in the brain. People are more likely to encode ...

Researchers have developed a computational framework that maps how the brain processes speech during real-world conversations ...

Using functional MRI brain imaging, University of Oregon researchers have unraveled some of the neural circuitry behind ...

A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes ...

For instance, some brain processes could contribute to memory encoding and decision-making, while others plan and execute their body movements or facial expressions. As they typically occur ...