Instead of relying on a single neuron, the brain uses the pattern of activity across many neurons to encode information to ...

Researchers have now shown that, despite individual differences in neuron activity, a shared underlying structure guides the ...

Sleeping deeply into the afternoon after an all-nighter or a late night out is one way the body repays its sleep debt. The ...

A new study led by scientists from BGI Genomics' Institute of Intelligent Medical Research (IIMR) has identified early ...

Cholinergic modulation of neural networks supports sequential and complementary roles for NREM and REM states in memory ...

Every decision begins invisibly. Long before someone acts, the brain is already hard at work gathering evidence, weighing ...

New research reveals how the brain precisely recognizes objects. It uses complex, non-linear interactions between brain cells ...

New tech accurately decodes slow, blurry brain cell signals into precise firing times. Unlike prior methods, this detailed ...

A microscopic parasite quietly infects the brains of millions worldwide. Known scientifically as Toxoplasma gondii, this tiny ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

A new study reveals that neurons in the brainstem respond very differently to acute versus chronic pain, potentially ...

Every decision begins invisibly.Long before someone acts, the brain is already hard at work gathering evidence, weighing options, and gradually ...