Two new studies suggest a step toward a future where stem cells can be used to repair or prevent damage to the brain, ...

PSCAN, which enables minimally invasive, wide-field, high-resolution imaging of the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in living mice. This technique allows detailed investigation of NTS activity and ...

"Even at the first stages of object perception, the neurons are sensitive to much more complex visual stimuli than had previously been believed, and that capability is informed by feedback from higher ...

The human brain depends on a steady stream of energy to keep its complex network of neurons and support cells functioning.

The communication between the brain and bodily organs is fundamental to emotion regulation and overall mental health.