Latest Articles for Brain Function

Neuroscience How Your Brain Reacts to Surprising Sounds

Discover how unexpected sounds trigger brain activity during sleep.

Adam Hockley, Laura H Bohórquez, Manuel S Malmierca

2025-04-01T11:12:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience The Role of Place Cells in Memory and Navigation

Discover how place cells shape our understanding of space and memory.

M Ganesh Kumar, Blake Bordelon, Jacob A. Zavatone-Veth

2025-04-01T08:27:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neurons and Cognition Unlocking the Secrets of Learning and Memory

Discover how our brains learn and remember through synaptic changes.

Danil Tyulmankov

2025-03-31T19:36:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neurology The Hyperdirect Pathway: Fast Tracking Decisions in the Brain

Discover how the hyperdirect pathway impacts decision-making and movement control.

Johanna Petra Szabó, Panna Hegedüs, Tamás Laszlovszky

2025-03-27T20:30:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Brain Rhythms and Memory Formation in the Hippocampus

Exploring the role of fast and slow gamma rhythms in memory processing.

Chenguang Zheng, N. Wang, Y. Wang

2025-03-26T00:36:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Disappointment: The Hidden Lessons of Our Brains

Discover how animals and humans cope with disappointment through brain mechanisms.

Hyunchan Lee, Okihide Hikosaka

2025-03-25T08:02:39+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience The Brain: A Team of Networks at Work

Discover how different brain networks communicate in our daily lives.

Dian Lyu, Ram Adapa, Robin L. Carhart-Harris

2025-03-23T17:23:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience New Insights into Cortical Excitability in Monkeys

Researchers measure brain responsiveness in awake monkeys for better neurological treatments.

Anna Padányi, Balázs Knakker, Balázs Lendvai

2025-03-22T05:30:06+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Neurons: The Building Blocks of Brain Function

Explore the diverse structures and roles of neurons in our nervous system.

Nikolas Andreas Stevens, Maximilian Achilles, Juri Monath

2025-03-16T14:13:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neuroscience Linking Brain Structure and Function: A Study

This study compares methods for predicting brain function from its structure.

Eirini Messaritaki, Q. Cai, H. Thomas

2025-03-09T11:02:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep

Explore how new methods are changing our understanding of sleep.

Dante Picchioni, Fan Nils Yang, Jacco A. de Zwart

2025-03-09T08:17:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience The Dorsal Vagal Complex: Food Timing Matters

Learn how meal timing impacts appetite and health via the DVC.

Lukasz Chrobok, Charlotte Muir, Tanya Chonkria Kaur

2025-03-08T04:40:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Decoding the Autonomic Nervous System's Mystery

Research reveals the complex role of the brain in autonomic functions.

Mary Miedema, Kyle T.S. Pattinson, Georgios D. Mitsis

2025-03-07T09:21:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience How the Brain Prepares for Movement

Research sheds light on brain processes guiding finger movements.

Ian Greenhouse, C. G. Wadsley, T. Nguyen

2025-03-01T12:33:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neuroscience Aging, Diet, and the PI3K/AKT Pathway

How diet impacts metabolism and brain function as we age.

Sarah Ding, Anisha Banerjee, Sara N. Burke

2025-02-26T01:43:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cell Biology Fatty Acids and Brain Function: A Deep Dive

Learn how dietary fats influence brain health and mental well-being.

Silvia Sposini, Rim Baccouch, Mathias Lescuyer

2025-02-21T00:15:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Understanding the Diversity of Dopamine Neurons

New research reveals varied roles of dopamine neurons in brain function and disease.

Rajeshwar Awatramani, Z. Gaertner, C. Oram

2025-02-20T18:43:42+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neuroscience How Our Brain Handles Surprises

Discover how neurons react to unexpected events in our brains.

Tiago L. Ribeiro, Ali Vakili, Bridgette Gifford

2025-02-18T03:13:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neurons and Cognition New Framework Advances Understanding of Visual Processing in the Brain

Scientists develop miVAE to better analyze visual stimuli and neural responses.

Yu Zhu, Bo Lei, Chunfeng Song

2025-02-18T00:37:58+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience New Insights into Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Research sheds light on the brain activity patterns in MTLE.

Matthew A.T. Elliott, John P. Andrews, Tjitse van der Molen

2025-02-11T08:20:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neurons and Cognition Understanding the Complex Dynamics of the Brain

A look into how the brain processes information across different timescales.

Yang Qi, Jiexiang Wang, Weiyang Ding

2025-02-06T07:05:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience Breaking Down Brain Communication: New Insights

Research reveals how neurons communicate, potentially informing treatment for brain disorders.

Chelsy R. Eddings, Minghua Fan, Yuuta Imoto

2025-02-05T19:49:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Mathematical Physics The Balance of Brain Activity Explained

Discover how neurons maintain balance for mental health.

James MacLaurin, Pedro Vilanova

2025-02-05T13:29:56+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience The Amazing World of Neurons: Diversity Uncovered

Discover the different types of neurons and their roles in brain function.

Maria Reva, Alexis Arnaudon, Michael Zbili

2025-02-01T19:11:27+00:00 ― 8 min read

Cardiovascular Medicine Blood Pressure's Impact on Brain Health

Learn how blood pressure affects our thinking as we age.

Deborah L. O. King, Richard N. Henson, Marta Correia

2025-01-31T18:08:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Neural and Evolutionary Computing Balancing Act: The XOR Motif in Brain Function

Discover how the XOR motif helps brains maintain balance and process information.

Jesus Marco de Lucas

2025-01-21T05:04:39+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Neuronal Synchrony and Memory Formation

Research reveals how synchronous neuron activity aids memory acquisition.

Bei-Jung Lin, E.-L. Chen, T.-W. Chen

2025-01-21T01:35:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience How Brain Areas Influence Eating Behaviors

This study reveals how the mPFC and IC affect the LH’s role in eating habits.

L.J.A.M. Razenberg, P.N. de Greef, H.D. Mansvelder

2025-01-20T03:29:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neuroscience Understanding the Neocortex and Its Connections

A look into how the neocortex processes sensory information through connections.

Michael W Reimann, S. Bolanos-Puchet

2025-01-20T00:44:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

Neuroscience Connections of the Prefrontal Cortex: FEF and IFJ Roles

Examining how the prefrontal cortex aids thinking and decision-making.

Marco Bedini, E. Olivetti, P. Avesani

2025-01-17T20:16:57+00:00 ― 5 min read