In Lesson 3 of Brain Light Neuro’s Brain Basics Unit, students learn what makes our brains unique.

The idea that waking a sleepwalker could give them a heart attack or cause brain damage is a myth. But try not to wake them if you don’t have to.

Students will research a landmark neuroscience discovery and learn how it has advanced our understanding of the brain and created promise for treating neurological disorders.

How does a big bowl of sugary cereal or a candy bar affect the brain? In this BrainFacts.org podcast, hear what happens in the brain during a sugar rush, and how that changes when sugar is swapped out with artificial sweeteners.

Itch, once thought of as a milder form of pain, is now investigated as its own condition with potential treatment on the horizon.

People with Parkinson’s disease, or those under extreme physical or emotional distress, can sometimes hallucinate nonexistent presences.

Learning things can be hard work, but your brain is up to the challenge. Understanding the processes involved in learning can be key to doing it with ease.

Scientists have identified circuits underlying placebo pain relief and are working to speed up the pain drug development process.

Researchers are studying the chemicals and structures behind charitable brains.

Strokes, confusion, and loss of smell have left neuroscientists worried about what the novel coronavirus means for the nervous system.