The midbrain is the brainstem's quiet yet critical component, governing everything from alertness and eye movements to our fundamental orientation in the world ...

The central mesencephalic reticular formation (cMRF) is an integral midbrain structure that plays a critical role in the modulation and execution of eye movements. This region interconnects with ...

Research shows that a well-placed expletive can dull pain, regulate the heart and help the body recover from stress ...

Red light therapy may reduce brain inflammation linked to repeated head impacts, offering a new approach to brain protection.

Brain anatomy reflects brain evolution. The midbrain structures evolved first, which is why the limbic system was once known as "the reptilian brain." The catchy phrase is not literally true, but it ...

Proteins form the building blocks of life, but when they form unusual clumps inside the brain, they raise an alarm that something isn't right.

Generating a complete multimodal cell census and atlas of the mouse brain through collaborative data collection, tool development and analysis. This atlas combines single-cell transcriptomic, ...

Learn how CT scans of fossil skulls were used to trace changes in brain regions and sensory priorities in ancient giant rats.

You stub your toe on the bedpost. Before your brain even registers the pain, a word explodes from your mouth—sharp, loud and oddly satisfying. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

New research utilizing advanced brain imaging techniques reveals that SARS-CoV-2 infection may induce lasting changes in the ...

Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants ...

The glial-specific role of betaPix during cerebral blood vessel development has been revealed by establishing a new betaPix conditional trap allele in zebrafish.