Tucked deep within the human brain's lateral fissure, beneath layers of the cerebral cortex, lies the insula. It is the hub ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, the fatty molecules essential for brain structure and communication. By ...

A new package of papers examines the largest map yet of mammalian brain tissue. The map shows one cubic millimeter worth of neurons in the visual cortex of a mouse. Many brain functions, particularly ...

Scientists have mapped one of the most mysterious parts of the human brain in unprecedented detail 1. Their results detail ...

A new MRI-based index shows that blood flow closely follows cell density across the layered human cortex and captures aspects ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Each colored dot in this image represents a neuron that is firing during the decision-making process. - Daniel ...

Why do limbs ache or nausea arise without physical contact? Scientists have revealed a ‘sensory map’ in the brain that ...

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers found eight body-like maps in the visual cortex that organize what we see ...

Credit: Allen Institute Scientists exploring the brain’s “blue place” discovered the longest neuron ever measured in a mouse ...

With a brain the size of a sesame seed, the lowly fruit fly is often considered a kitchen pest. But to neuroscientists, the flies are a treasure trove of information detailing how the brain’s ...

Most neuroscience research still runs on mice, even though much of what applies to mice does not hold up in humans. Marmosets have emerged as a bridge between species. However, comparing the brains of ...

Wiring diagram of an adult male fruit fly's central nervous system Philip Hubbard / HHMI Janelia Research Campus Researchers have mapped an adult male fruit fly’s brain and nerve cord—the equivalent ...