New research shows that octopuses can have the negative emotional experience of pain
The Neurological Exam
Searching for clues to diagnose problems in the brain
It’s getting hot in here: How your brain knows when you need to cool off
When temperatures soar, how does our brain help us keep cool?
Ghost Sensations
How is it possible to feel something that is no longer there?
Synesthesia: A Tale of Two Senses
What exactly is synesthesia? And what happens in the brain that allows certain people to visualize sounds, or taste words? New research suggests communication is key.