Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.

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Neuroscience has long worshiped the neocortex—the brain’s hub for sophisticated thought. But consciousness may originate ...

According to Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, children under two can understand language and even communicate before they ...

A groundbreaking initiative led by Nobel-winning neuroscientist Garry Nolan is set to explore the intricate links between the brain and bodily functions like breathing regulation. This $14.2 million ...

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology has found that leg loss doesn’t slow tarantulas almost at all.

Scientists discover a byproduct of sucralose that can damage DNA, raising new questions about the safety of artificial ...

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How a man walks can shift threat impressions beyond body size. Sway and shoulder spread stood out in short, size-controlled ...

The human skeleton — our internal framework that includes bones and cartilage — evolved over millions of years. It comprises an axial skeleton, which consists of the skull and the spine, as well as an ...

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They won for their work on peripheral immune tolerance, which is one way the body helps keep the immune system from getting ...