Using ultra-high-field MRI, researchers in Germany report that people with major depressive disorder tend to have reduced thickness of the parahippocampal cortex, a brain region involved in memory and ...

Behaviors often include lying, impulsiveness and aggression. Many of those who've exhibited lifelong antisocial, aka sociopathic, behavior -- lying, impulsiveness, aggression, lacking concern for ...

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

A tiny brain blip during silent speech revealed the shocking truth: Your brain plans words by imagining sounds, not movements ...

The claustrum complex, a small yet powerful region in the brain, has intrigued scientists for years. Found across mammalian species, reptiles, and birds, this conserved brain structure is believed to ...

Positivity isn’t just a mindset—it changes brain chemistry. Training your brain for optimism can enhance well-being and ...

Brain tumours, characterized by abnormal cell growth, present subtle early signs like persistent headaches, vision changes, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In recent decades, neuroscience has seen some stunning advances, and yet a critical part of the brain remains a mystery. I am referring ...