Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief.
A new study reports altering activity in the amygdala can eliminate cravings for sweet foods. Researchers believe the findings could help develop new treatments for eating disorders.
Researchers identify neurons that help us sense touch and motion.
Multisensory integration is an important skill for the developing brain because it helps shape how effectively we make sense of our surroundings, a new study reports.
Researchers use passive haptic learning to teach people Morse code.
Researchers report climate change is disrupting the sensory systems of fish, making them swim towards predators, rather than away.
A new study reports the oral perception of coldness and carbonation can help to reduce thirst.
Researchers report that in a patient who lost their hand almost three decades ago, the brain maintains an accurate representation of the missing fingers.
A researcher investigates why we find it impossible to tickle ourselves.
A new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.
Infants in the first four months of life feel when people tickle them and wiggle their feet without connecting the sensation to that person, a new study reports.
Activating specific spinal cord neurons can reduce pain and itching, a new study reports.
