A receptor long known for guiding brain development before birth also shapes how adults learn, determining how strongly the ...

A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of ...

How does the brain learn from mistakes? A new Duke study reveals a hidden circuit that helps control the learning process.

Researchers discovered that the liver hormone FGF21 signals hindbrain neurons to control appetite and metabolism during ...

Whether speaking or swinging a bat, precise and adaptable timing of movement is essential for everyday behavior. Although we do not have sensory organs like eyes or a nose to sense time, we can keep ...

When passive scrolling becomes a habit, it trains your brain to seek instant rewards, gradually weakening attention, focus, ...

I've always wondered what exactly happens inside my brain after a sleepless night. Why does everything feel harder—thinking ...