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This discovery reveals that the sleeping body also reacts to the external world during sleep, explaining how some information from the sensory environment can affect sleep quality.

The passage of time is sensed, perceived and experienced without sensory receptors, thanks to the somatosensory complex.

A new study by Baycrest and the University of Toronto suggests that talking speed is a more important indicator of brain health than difficulty finding words, which appears to be a normal part of aging.

New research unveils a novel technique that could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders. The team developed a non-invasive brain stimulation method, which holds tremendous potential for inducing long-lasting changes in brain function.

In a new study, resesarchers unveil pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease, presenting new hope for patients battling the severely debilitating disorder.

A cell surface protein has been identified as a target for FDA-approved cancer therapies and potentially a new Alzheimer's drug that "cleans up" misfolded tau proteins.

To pinpoint the exact therapeutic target areas of the brain, a team led by researchers analyzed data from patients across the globe who had undergone implantation of tiny electrodes to stimulate the brain.

Machines still can’t think, but now they can validate your feelings, based on new research from New Jersey Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Jorge Fresneda.

A new study by Flinders University calculated just how challenging it is for adults to sleep the recommended 7-9 hours per night. Only 31% of people sleep 7-9 hours for five or more nights per week.

A neurotransmitter previously thought only to calm neurons may also play a role in waking them up, a discovery that challenges the textbook view of how neurons communicate with one another in the brain.