Neuroscience has long worshiped the neocortex—the brain’s hub for sophisticated thought. But consciousness may originate ...

It used to be thought that without the cerebral cortex, consciousness could not exist. New research, however, has found that humans and animals missing part or all of their cortices are still capable ...

Ashlee and Paul Higginbotham's baby wouldn't stop crying. An MRI found an unusual condition. Soon, they found three of their ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected networks. For the brain to function reliably, there must be a fine balance ...

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What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...

Born bad — or just banged up? A new study suggests that damage to a key part of the brain involved in judgment and emotional regulation could explain why some people suddenly begin displaying violent ...