Understanding how these signals are processed and integrated by the brain could provide much-needed insight into various psychological and physiological conditions, such as anxiety, depression and ...

New research explores the many ways our sensory experiences overlaps, teaching us new ways the brain perceives ...

Discover how the brain quickly adapts to changing rules and behaviors. A fascinating study reveals the neural feedback loop ...

Janelia scientists are learning how the brain makes sense of new places. When an animal encounters a new environment, the neurons in its brain that are responsible for mapping out the space are ready ...

When your child experiences a word with more than one of their senses, their brain will create more connections to that word. “You want to incorporate the senses together,” Alys explains.

A bionic limb controlled by user's brain signals can bring back some functionality and independence to someone with a paralyzed hand, but without the sense of touch, it is very difficult to lift ...

by using brain stimulation to evoke a sense of touch in users of a bionic arm. The device, which attaches to a chair or wheelchair, is designed to help people with paralysis experience the feel of ...