A fossilized larva dating back over half a billion years has been discovered with its brain, digestive system, and nerve structures remarkably preserved. The tiny creature, an early arthropod ancestor ...

However, internal brain structures revealed important differences. Social huntsman spiders had distinctly larger brain areas called "arcuate bodies" and "mushroom bodies," both regions of the brain ...

Every moment, the brain balances signals that unfold at different speeds. Some arrive in milliseconds, such as a sudden sound ...

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

A new study has found that psychopaths show structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with things like impulse control and emotional regulation. This improved understanding may ...

The brain is the most energy-demanding organ in the body, in part due to its complexity. Its components are varied and intricate: comprising different cell types, including neurons designed to ...

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