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People who snore may have extensive tissue damage in the nerves and muscles of the soft palate. This can in turn create problems with swallowing and contribute to development of sleep apnea. Treatment strategies aimed at early intervention to stop snor…

New research shows that the controlled breathing that is part of meditation practices changes our brains in a way that keeps them youthful and healthy.

A new analysis finds that non-invasive brain stimulation may have beneficial effects on fine motor movement in stroke patients and healthy participants.

Investigators have determined that in children receiving gadolinium as a contrast agent to enhance MRI examinations, signal changes attributed solely to deposition of this material in the brain are not dependent on the amount of gadolinium administered…

A new study dives into the hippocampus to understand more about how memories are formed. The team identified a key player: a type of serotonin receptor.

In a study of mice, researchers describe a new circuit involved in fine-tuning the brain’s decision either to hide or confront threats.

A team has tested the human spatial ability to perceive our surroundings without actually seeing it.

Researchers have uncovered a genetic signal common to both cerebral palsy and autism. The finding comes from the first large-scale study of gene expression in children with cerebral palsy.

Neuroscientists have found new evidence on how distinct memories of similar events are represented in the brain.

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and…