Exposure to antidepressants during the first few weeks of pregnancy has long term implications for sensory processing in the offspring.
A new study reveals we are consciously aware of and automatically attend to our own face, even when we are not aware of it.
Researchers say the order in which your senses interact with food items impacts how much you enjoy your meal.
Suppressing or blocking out physical sensations related to emotions such as sadness can hinder recovery from depression symptoms and may cause a relapse into depression.
Researchers tested people's abilities to distinguish between complex mixtures of scents. Based on the results, the researchers calculated humans can detected more than 1 trillion odor mixtures.
Study reveals the role the neocortex plays in our ability to think, recall events, and make decisions.
Inhibition of the P2X4 protein receptor in sensory neurons decreases sensitivity to touch, a new study reports. The findings could have implications for the development of new topical treatments for psoriasis and dermatitis.
Researchers hope discovery will pave the way to developing new methods for earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Study demonstrates the importance of a specific type of connection between neurons and may also explain how ketamine shows promise in treating depression.
Researchers report the auditory cortex may encode noises differently that was previously thought.
Using the Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, researchers shed new light on how the brain engages during complex audiovisual speech perception. The findings reveal how the brain utilizes a complex network of brain regions involved in sensory processing, multisensory integration, and cognitive functions to comprehend a story's context.
A new study reports flies can silence visual input generated by their own movement. The findings may help advance understanding of how ongoing behavior can influence visual processing.
