Researchers have determined that the human brain has the highest number of cortical neurons of any primate brain, but the prefrontal region contains the same proportion of neurons and fills the same relative volume as that of non-human primates.
A new study reports traumatic experiences can alter the brain, leaving people more vulnerable to psychological problems.
Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.
Researchers have developed a portable fNIR system to measure a person's brain activity as they navigate around a location while wearing smart eyewear.
Researchers implicate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in in our ability to actively forget a memory.
Researchers report low frequency deep brain stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.
A new study reports people who started using marijuana before the age of 16 showed signs of arrested brain development in the prefrontal cortex. However, those who started using after the age of 16 showed the opposite effect.
Researchers discover how the brain sorts out relevant and irrelevant sensory information during decision making processes.
New discoveries about chimpanzees plays an important role in the neurobiological foundation of personality traits, researchers report.
Researchers report play sessions that include music improved processing of new speech sounds and music in infants.
From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.
According to a new study, bilingualism related differences in brain activity can be seen in children as young as 11 months.
