including the cerebellum and brain stem. These also fulfill critical functions. Running through parts of the brain are a dozen pairs of cranial nerves, which link the brain directly to muscles and ...

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's "locus coeruleus" in sleep and its disruptions. This brain region facilitates the transition between NREM and REM ...

"This lays the groundwork for future experiments in space, in which we can include other parts of the brain that are affected by neurodegenerative disease." On Earth, the team used stem cells to ...