Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to ...

The largest part of the brain is the highly-evolved cerebrum. The topmost portion is divided into two hemispheres, each with four lobes, within which are many other subdivisions. The cerebral ...

Researchers have identified brain mechanisms that help animals suppress instinctive fear responses when threats prove harmless over time.

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Imagine a swarm of fireflies, flickering lights on and off in the nighttime space. How does the human brain process and ...

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...