A previously under-investigated midbrain region called the superior colliculus (SC) may play a vital role in the ability to pay attention, according to a new study by neuroscientists at the Indian ...

For talkative midshipman fish -- sometimes called the 'California singing fish' -- the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning of sounds used in vocal communication. For talkative ...

Researchers have pinpointed the precise pathway in the brain that suppresses pain in times of threatening situations. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The study in ...