The brains of people who cannot hear adapt to process vision-based language, in addition to brain changes associated with the loss of auditory input.
The brains of people who cannot hear adapt to process vision-based language, in addition to brain changes associated with the loss of auditory input.
A small insect-eating animal is the common ancestor of whales, elephants, dogs, and humans.
An illustration depicting the damaging effects of a tumor (red) on structural connections within the brain
A maturing mouse gut nervous system (shown in orange), a mesh-like system of neurons that regulates digestion and gastrointenstial function, runs from the stomach through the intestines.
Scientists found a way to cause panic attacks in women with amygdala damage.
Researchers have generated an image of thoughts flitting through the brains of zebrafish.
Researchers pinpoint a gene marker for neurons sensitive to gentle touch such as grooming.
Fluorescent calcium sensors in transgenic mice give a real-time readout of neuronal activity.
A handful of species have learned how to survive in freezing climates. To do so, the animals must counteract the damaging effects of ice crystal formation, or keep from freezing altogether. Here are a few ways they do it.
Animals and plants come in a dizzying array of colors. Current research is cracking into the remarkable structures behind nature's artistic display.