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 ...

The team also hopes to eventually gain a better understanding of how exactly the stem cells improve brain functions. If they can pinpoint a few molecules that play key roles, they may be able to ...