In A Nutshell Alpha brain waves cycling at 8-13 times per second determine how wide your “temporal binding window,” or the ...

We don't precisely know how the physical matter in our brains translates into thoughts, sensations, and feelings. But an ...

New research shows that the frequency of alpha waves in the parietal cortex impacts how we perceive body ownership. Faster wave frequencies enhance the precision of body ownership sensations, while ...

Your ability to notice what matters visually comes from an ancient brain system over 500 million years old.

New research suggests the brain may stay active moments after the heart stops, triggering life recall and calm sensations ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

To study how a key chemical neuromodulator affects signaling in the brain's cortex, Garrett Neske, PhD, has received a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Whitehall Foundation, a nonprofit ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development ...

Often undiagnosed, sleep apnea can quietly affect brain health, impacting memory, focus, and mood. A closer look at the signs ...

In findings that raise a variety of questions about how our brains work, and even about the nature of consciousness, UC Santa ...

Toddlers who spend hours in front of a screen are more likely to suffer anxiety issues as teenagers, warns new research. Long ...

New research links inflammation to mental health symptoms. Personalized care using brain and immune data could improve ...