The dominant theory in neuroscience has been that the sensory processing circuits in our brain are finalized in early ...

Researchers identify that the brain's sensory checkpoint (TRN) undergoes a molecular "upgrade" in adulthood for high-resolution perception.

NEW YORK, NY (January 2026) – A new study by researchers at the Child Mind Institute reveals how the brain’s functional dynamics — the flow of activity across brain regions that support behavior and ...

Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date. The Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences (BBCSS), ...

Language and thought are intricately intertwined, creating a complex tapestry that shapes our cognition. While it is evident that thought can exist independently of language, particularly in the ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

While brain-training apps and expensive supplements dominate the market, the sharpest septuagenarians are quietly preserving their cognitive edge through deliberate daily hand movements that ...

Some people thrive with music playing, TVs buzzing, or conversations humming around them. Others feel their best when the world goes quiet. If you find yourself reaching for the mute button more often ...

The Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences (BBCSS), established in 1997, helps bring the latest research on how people think, learn, decide, and experience the world to bear on public ...