To understand the nature of consciousness, it is necessary to forego the notion that we are either conscious or unconscious. Some consciousness "stuff" does not suddenly get added to our other brain ...

Neuron, Cell Press’s prestigious neuroscience journal, is publishing a special issue on consciousness research on May 15, 2024. The collection of reviews, commentaries, and interviews reflect the ...

The human brain is the most complex information integrator known in the universe. With 86 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections between them, the brain gives us our rich subjective experiences ...

Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new research. Music could provide a breakthrough in ...

Objective: To determine the diagnostic value of physical examination (including neurologic exam) for positive computed tomography scan findings in children with closed head injury, Glasgow Coma Scale ...

Recent research has found that the thalamus may act like a “relay station” for consciousness by modulating cortical activity in the brain. Researchers found “thalamocortical loops,” where information ...

Dive deeper into the mysteries of your own existence with this one-day masterclass exploring the forefront of research on the brain and consciousness. Join leading neuroscientists and philosophers as ...