René Descartes once described the pineal gland as “the principal seat of the soul.” Medical knowledge has vastly progressed since his time, though. Here’s what we know about this critical ...

Your brain contains a small pine cone-shaped gland called the pineal gland. It’s about the size of a grain of rice. However, that size can vary in animals depending on their location. ‌This ...

The pineal gland is a pea-sized body located deep in the brain. Its main function is the secretion of the hormone melatonin, but it has often been ascribed much more mysterious significance.. In the ...

Q. I have a friend who has asked me to search the Internet for information about "penal or penel cysts," located in the brain or head area. I have had no luck. Could you help? -- R.M., Middletown ...

Shining new light on the pineal gland Date: July 5, 2018 Source: University of Freiburg Summary: Biologists have identified a gene controlling left-right asymmetry in the brain and sleep-wake cycles.