Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Communication between neurons underlies all basic and higher-order processes essential for normal brain function. This communication occurs at a highly specialized site of contact between a ...

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Neuroscience research. Learn how the brain's physical, chemical and electrical structure can affect everything from motivation and sensory perception to disease recovery.