The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...

A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder ...

How do electrical signals become "about" something? Through purely physical processes, neural networks transform activity ...

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown cluster of brain cells that may help explain differences in social behavior ...

The nervous system is a marvel of biological engineering, composed of intricate networks that control every aspect of an ...

Brain stimulation might sound like some Frankensteinian demonstration from a Victorian science fair. But in reality, it is a contemporary technique making a huge impact in neuroscience by addressing a ...

Roberto F. Galán, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Ken Loparo, the Nord Professor of Engineering, will present “Making Sense Out of Noise in ...

Forgoing sleep to watch one more episode of the latest show, to read one more chapter of a thrilling book, or even to pull an all-nighter, is not uncommon. But sleep deprivation can catch up to people ...

What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely ...

Whether it is a Friday-night drink with friends, a quiet glass of wine to unwind after a long day, or as a wedding toast, alcohol has woven itself into celebration, comfort, and routine. This ...