The moment light meets the retina, the process of sight begins. About 60 years ago, scientists discovered that each vision cell’s receptive field is activated when light hits a tiny region in the center of the field and inhibited when light hits the area surrounding the center.

Much as vaccinations eradicated many destructive diseases in the past, neuroscientists are engineering antibodies to try and treat degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

A major breakthrough in understanding how the brain accomplishes learning and memory began with the study of a person known by his initials, H.M.

Plasticity itself is not unique to humans, but the degree to which our brains are able to adapt is.

Often considered the most important sense for humans, hearing allows us to communicate with each other by receiving sounds and interpreting speech.

The ability to react quickly in response to threatening events has been with us since the time of our earliest ancestors.

Celebrate the brain year-round with interactive events and community outreach. Brain Awareness Week is March 12-18, 2018.

One of the preeminent U.S. science competitions emphasizing problem-solving and hands-on activities.

This booklet describes the symptoms of anxiety disorders, explains the role of research in understanding the causes of these conditions, describes effective treatments, and suggests ways to make treatment more effective.

In this two-part lesson by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, students learn about gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social, mental, and physical well-being.