Contrary to what is often believed, our vision does not passively capture the world like a camera. Neuroscientists have ...

A vibrating device could make workouts feel easier—helping people push harder without feeling the strain so badly.

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in ...

Ultra-high-field brain scans reveal integrated maps of vision and touch, highlighting the brain's role in embodied perception ...

UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New findings from studies in both people and animals are revealing clues about how sensory information and cognitive processes interact in the brain to produce our perception of the ...

In a new leap for neurobiology and bioelectronics, Northwestern University scientists have developed a wireless device that ...

A wireless, flexible, micro-LED array delivers patterned optogenetic stimulation through the skull to generate artificial perception in mice.

A new study shows that visual and tactile impressions that are related to our own body are prioritized for reaching conscious awareness. This helps us understand how we develop the feeling that the ...

An encouraging pat on the back or a soft sweater on the skin - even things that we do not actively explore with the hands, we perceive with our body perception. Which brain areas are responsible for ...

Around the size of a postage stamp and thinner than a credit card, the soft, flexible device sits under the scalp but on top ...

The study shows how the brain quickly sorts odors using fast rhythms and later decides whether each smell feels pleasant or unpleasant.