University of Oregon neuroscientists have identified a group of brain cells that essentially act as a "disappointment meter," announcing when reality is falling short of expectations.

Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or secondary (metastatic, spreading to the brain from cancer elsewhere). They can also ...

When probes are inserted into the brain for research or clinical purposes, the electrical activity of neurons is recorded. These signals can be used to understand how the brain performs certain ...

Brain tumors can be cancerous or benign. Benign tumors do not spread to other body parts, but they can cause serious problems if they press on healthy brain tissue. Some can become cancerous. Brain ...

The science behind our brains is, unsurprisingly, complex. There are approximately 86 billion neurons in the human brain, which form 100 trillion connections to each other – a number so big it can be ...

Medications are typically a part of brain tumor treatment. They’re often used along with other types of treatments. Types of medications used include chemotherapy drugs, corticosteroids, and seizure ...