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The genetics of circadian rhythms have been well studied in recent years, but much less is known about other types of genes that play a role in sleep. Now, by studying a family with several members who require significantly less sleep than average, a t…

Neuroscientists were able to prove that speech recognition in humans begins in the sensory pathways from the ear to the cerebral cortex and not, as previously assumed, exclusively in the cerebral cortex itself.

Scientists have investigated the activity of stem cells in the brain of mice and discovered a key mechanism that controls cell proliferation. According to the researchers, the gene regulator Id4 controls whether stem cells remain in a state of rest or …

Researchers have visualized how information is represented in a widespread area in the human cerebral cortex during a performance of skilled finger movement sequences. The results uncovered the first detailed map of cortical sequence representation in …

Legend has it that millennials, specifically the ‘Net Generation,’ masterfully switch from one technology to the next. They claim that it’s easy and that they can do it better than older generations. Research, so far, hasn’t proven this claim. A new st…

According to a recent study, all it takes for us to feel less pain is to be in the presence of our significant other, even if we do not speak or touch.

The perceived speed of a surface moving across the skin depends on texture, with some textures fooling us into thinking that an object is moving faster than it is, according to a new study.

People who may hear and see things that are not there could have symptoms of psychosis, better known as psychotic disorders. Now, researchers have found neurological markers in the human brain that can be used to detect people at-risk for developing ps…

Anger is a natural human emotion. Although occasional anger affects most people, regularly feeling angry can affect quality of life. Learn about some causes of anger, as well as what to do, here.

Prenatal exposure to the organophosphate pesticides has been linked to poorer cognition and behavior problems in children. A new study is one of the first to use advanced brain imaging to reveal how exposure can actually change brain activity. Teenager…