Bursts of brain rhythms with 'beta' frequencies control where and when neurons in the cortex process sensory information and plan responses. Studying these bursts would improve understanding of ...

Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to a compelling new psychological analysis.

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

Using nano-MIND technology, higher-order brain functions such as emotions, sociability, and survival instincts in animals can be freely regulated through selective control of specific neurons and ...

The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up, and tamping down inflammation, according to a new study, “A body–brain circuit that regulates body ...

Implantation of a brain-computer interface (BCI) into tetraplegic participants allowed for consistent control of a robotic arm and hand for reaching and grasping, according to a study performed at the ...

Early communication between three pairs of brain regions is associated with favorable six-month outcomes after brain injury.