A new study published in Diagnostics provides evidence that the striatum, rather than the cerebral cortex, receives the highest concentration of dopamine input in the brain. Advanced confocal imaging ...

Researchers have pinpointed the precise pathway in the brain that suppresses pain in times of threatening situations.

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people around the world and occurs when abnormal proteins build up in the brain, leading to the death of brain cells and declines in cognitive function and ...

Dr. Mark D'Esposito and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the significant impact of estrogen levels on cognitive function and dopamine levels. Mark D'Esposito, M.D., is a neurologist and professor of ...

The midbrain, particularly the substantia nigra, is a hotspot for tau tangle pathology in PSP and for α-synuclein pathology in PD. The authors immunostained the brain samples with antibodies specific ...

The study looked at over 2,000 reviews and found that exercise had an overall positive effect on cognition and memory, no matter your age. Neurologists share tips on the best brain-healthy ...

Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may impact brain function.

New research finds following a particular diet, the MIND diet, could help you preserve brain function as you age.

Growing your executive function skills requires some executive function, leaving many of us in a challenging cycle of wanting to change but feeling stuck.

Function the function of midbrain is to create a response to sensory information and making sure that the body recognizes input that is received. Image Caption: This is a section in the transverse ...

Understanding executive function can open the doors to new perspectives, strategies, and hope.