The GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid)-ergic interneurons of the cerebral cortex are a diverse population of cells. Their diversity is manifested in every aspect of their phenotype, as evidenced by their ...

The zona incerta (ZI) is a deep brain region originally described by Auguste Forel as an “immensely confusing area about which nothing can be said.” Despite the elusive nature of this structure, ...

Movement is a complex process governed by a network of neuronal circuits spread across multiple regions of the nervous system. These regions, including the cortex, basal ganglia, brainstem, and ...

Motor neurons carry impulses away from the central nervous system (made up of the brain and spinal cord) and control the movement of the body. These neurons coordinate muscle activity. Motor neurons ...

(Scott Olson/Getty Images) In the final days of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a front-of-package food label that is eye-catching and informative and would ...

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The study employed a cutting-edge BCI implanted in the brain’s motor cortex. Using 96-channel microelectrode arrays, the device records neural activity associated with finger movements.

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

In rare cases, they can be due to a brain tumor that’s affecting the cerebral cortex. If your child's mood swings or personality changes seem sudden or severe, tell your child’s pediatrician. If a ...

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: A Kolkata court on Monday, while pronouncing its judgment in the case related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital last year, refused to ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...