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Brain physiology
The brain in the central organ of the nervous system and facilitates bodily functions including senses, movement, emotions, communication, thinking, and memory. There are three parts of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The cerebrum consists of the right and left hemisphere and is involved in functions like touch, vision, hearing, speech, reasoning, and emotions. The cerebellum regulates muscle movements and balance. The brain stem is responsible for automatic functions like breathing, body temperature, digestion, sneezing, and swelling.
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FEB 17, 2025Neuroscience
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Glioblastoma is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. As one of the most common malignant brain tumors, life expect ...Written By: Brian G. Morreale
FEB 17, 2025
Neuroscience
Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a critical role in recognition memory.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 03, 2024
Microbiology
Compared to other large primates, humans have unusually big brains. Now, scientists have suggested that the large size o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 18, 2024
Infographics
Migraines are one of the most well-known diseases around the world with approximately 40 percent of the global populace
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAR 01, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
As we interact with the world, we feel it when we touch things. The information we get when we touch things helps us car
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 20, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
In DNA, retrotransposons can move around and insert themselves into other parts of genomes with a kind of copy and paste
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2024
Neuroscience
The biggest trend in neuroscience is defining the ADHD brain.
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
JAN 16, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
The various identities of cells, whether they are in the brain, heart, kidney, or any other tissue, are defined by the g
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 12, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have long known that when caloric intake is restricted, lifespan can be increased. But it is not known why. N
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 28, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
When one thinks of brain development, microbes in the gut may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But a growing b
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 21, 2023
Microbiology
Over one billion people in the world can be classified as obese, putting them at increased risk for a variety of disease
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 13, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the protective coating that insulated neurons, called the myel
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 01, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
People who are under stress have an increased risk of a variety of mental health problems. But not everyone who experien
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 28, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have discovered that a very common microbe that grows in many places, including human skin, can directly caus
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 27, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Even a small amount of red wine can give some people a headache. Scientists have now identified the culprit.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 26, 2023
Neuroscience
A 20-minute cycle improves cognitive performance under conditions of sleep deprivation and low oxygen. The corresp
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 17, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Vitamin B12 is almost exclusively found in animal products, and this essential vitamin can be difficult for vegetarians
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Genetic mutations that happen in a gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) have long been known to have a significant impact
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Microbiology
The trillions of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract, the gut microbiome, has a powerful influence on man
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 08, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
When people are exposed to dangerous, frightening, or shocking events, feeling afraid is normal. After trauma occurs, pe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 30, 2023
Neuroscience
Research sheds light on how the brain processes change during menopause, offering crucial insights into hormonal and age
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
OCT 27, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Since the emergence of the pandemic virus SARS-CoV-2, researchers have investigated whether the virus is able to infect
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 23, 2023
Neuroscience
The Bang et al. study is the first to demonstrate that scientists can obtain estimates of human neuromodulator release..
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
AUG 21, 2023
Neuroscience
Improving diet quality, reducing red meat consumption, and increasing time spent reading and playing organized sports ar
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 16, 2023
Immunology
Glioblastoma is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. As one of the most common malignant brain tumors, life expect
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale