Brain development involves the sequential expression of vulnerable ... together will require a wide range of scientific approaches, including epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, microbiology, physiology ...

They are located at the sides of the head, directly over a person's temporal lobe, a part of the brain. They have two main functions ... Ears can vary, so what's considered normal anatomy of the inner ...

Scientists at UBC have discovered a new type of brain cell, called ovoid cells, which play a key role in object recognition memory. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for memory-related ...

Here, we show that auditory fear memory retrieval stimuli activate multiple brain regions including the lateral septum (LS). Inhibition of the LS and the connection between basolateral amygdala (BLA) ...

The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis. They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways. They may even influence each ...

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s. By Gina Kolata Women’s brains are superior to ...

Whether mice persist with a task, explore new options or give up comes down to the activity of three types of neuron in the brain. In experiments, researchers at University College London (UCL ...

A look under the eyelids showed them that more happens in the brain during sleep than was previously assumed. Our eyes are typically closed when we sleep. However, there is a flurry of activity ...

Favipiravir alters GP metabolism in the amygdala, reducing unsaturation and levels of DHA ... and blood was taken to measure serum biochemistry. The brain and other major organs were dissected for ...

The FDA said it would delay implementation of a rule making it harder for many food companies to label their products as “healthy.” The effective date, previously Feb. 25, has been pushed to April 28 ...