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Last spring, I also learned about Schmahmann's fascinating theory called “Dysmetria of Thought,” which is basically a hypothesis that the cerebellum helps to coordinate and fine-tune cognitive ...

Each distinct part of the brain plays a different role in allowing humans to have thoughts and memories, move their arms and legs, sense smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste, as well as maintain ...

The human brain is an impressive example of biological engineering, and at the top is its largest part: the cerebrum. Making up about 85% of the brain's weight. It controls everything that makes you ...