“Rather than actively shaping experience, the thalamus (if it is considered at all) has typically been relegated to a role in ...

A new experiment suggests that the thalamus plays a key role in humans becoming consciously aware of stimuli their brain ...

Many brain functions, particularly the senses, are similar across different mammal species.

Direct brain recordings reveal that the thalamus, especially its intralaminar and medial nuclei, actively shapes conscious ...

Our brains begin to create internal representations of the world around us from the first moment we open our eyes. We ...

Music actively rewires neural pathways and triggers emotional responses more effectively than meditation, offering easier ...

As humans and other animals navigate their surroundings and experience different things, their brain creates so-called ...

Technology is a potent force that can either nourish or erode cognitive health depending on how it’s used. How can clinicians ...