Scientists have identified a previously unknown brain circuit that rapidly evaluates sensory information by integrating memories and emotions.

The scientists uncovered two groups of brain cells in mice: one that helps mice learn about above-average outcomes and ...

It also reminds us that there’s sometimes some truth to be found in our old sayings, as Lippincott-Schwartz pointed out: “Einstein said that when he uses his brain, it is like he is using a muscle, ...

Researchers used mice with nine different genetic backgrounds to identify factors influencing eye aging, paving the way for eye-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases.

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just 'background noise.' ...