A single clear image can rewire the visual brain, making later recognition faster without relying on memory systems.

For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.

A high-frequency brain signal in the frontal cortex is linked to OCD compulsions. Targeted deep brain stimulation rapidly reduced symptoms in severe cases.

New research shows how psychedelics alter visual processing and boost memory-linked brain circuits to generate hallucinations, revealing mechanisms with therapeutic implications.

That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles ...

Experiments mapping individual neurons in the sensorimotor cortex of mice show that sharp transitions in functional properties can define cortical regions.

For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let them swim in the deepest ocean or glide over the highest cloud,” ...

In a safety and feasibility trial of a cortical visual prosthesis, researchers observed progressive recovery of natural vision in a patient with complete blindness caused by irreversible optic nerve ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Psychedelic substances are increasingly being used under medical supervision to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, the mechanisms by which these substances influence our perception and ...

Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, ...

Psychedelic substances are increasingly being used under medical supervision to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, the mechanisms by which these substances influence our perception and ...