Microglia, immune cells that protect the brain from infection and inflammation, also appear to play a critical role in sculpting circuits in the developing brain.
A new study reveals a diverse array of genetic changes that occur in the brain following sensory experiences.
A new study reveals how tactile experiences are encoded in the brain as we sleep.
Olfactory retentivity persists at a central level, helping us to identify new odors in complex environments and memorize smells, a new study suggests.
Neuroscientists take the first step toward deciphering the connection between general brain function and emergent behavioral patterns in autism. Study shows that autistic adults have unreliable neural sensory responses to visual, auditory and somatosensory, or touch, stimuli.
Robots equipped with tactile sensor able to identify materials through touch, paving the way for more useful prostheses. What does...
Max Planck Florida Institute Study Shows: Persistent Sensory Experience Is Good For The Aging Brain Despite a long-held scientific belief...
