Recent neuroscience studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have enhanced our understanding of how sleep is related to learning and memory. A study just reported in the journal ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

Using fMRI data collected from people viewing film clips, MIT neuroscientists created a comprehensive map of the cerebral cortex, identifying 24 networks that perform specific functions. The cerebral ...

MIT scientists found that what we see is strongly influenced by how alert or active we are. Parts of the brain responsible for planning and control send specialized signals that either boost or quiet ...

Empathy refers to the ability of an individual to perceive, be sensitive to, and care about the emotional well-being of others. Various regions within the brain are involved in empathy, including ...