Consciousness has long resisted neat explanations, but a growing body of research suggests the problem may lie in how we ...

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Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

In this post, the last of a five-part series, we will acquire an understanding of various theories that emphasize the importance of top-down signaling in shaping and enabling conscious perception.

SEATTLE, WASH.—March 13, 2025—An international collaboration of over 50 neuroscientists and researchers is pioneering a new approach to understanding the brain: the world’s first crowd-sourced and ...

How our brain, a three-pound mass of tissue encased within a bony skull, creates perceptions from sensations is a long-standing mystery. Abundant evidence and decades of sustained research suggest ...

Learn more about the new study, which highlights the importance of analyzing brain structure and connectivity simultaneously.

Researchers compared a traditional Chinese medicine, Yueju Pill, with a standard antidepressant and found both reduced ...