When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.
Structural differences between male and female brains are apparent from the very earliest days of life, according to a new study. The researchers found that even in young babies, female brains have ...
New research suggests that the slower maturation of the teenage brain cortex, responsible for self-control and decision-making, may contribute to the development of eating disorders in young adulthood ...