The large size of the cerebrum—especially the cerebral cortex—relative to the rest of the brain, is a uniquely human trait that conventional wisdom says makes us smarter than animals.

The large size of the cerebrum—especially the cerebral cortex—relative to the rest of the brain, is a uniquely human trait that conventional wisdom says makes us smarter than animals.

New research by a Lithuanian neuroscientist Dr Karolina Armonaitė, reveals that the brain remains actively engaged even during rest and sleep, with different cortical areas showing distinct electrical ...

Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal ...

According to Dr. Karolina Armonaitė, a neuroscientist from Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania, a more precise ...

Researchers at Leipzig University’s Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal ...

04.07.2025 09:37 Synapses in the cerebral cortex are more reliable than those in the rear part of the brain Medizinische Fakultät Anne Grimm Stabsstelle Universitätskommunikation ...

Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal transmission between brain cells functions very reliably even at low ...

While solving math problems that required either calculating a solution or rote memorization, participants received weak electrical stimulation to either the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which ...