Why is the cerebral cortex important in processing language and thought? Revise the structure and function of the cerebral cortex.

The cerebral cortex is the largest part of a mammal's brain, and by some measures the most important. In humans in particular, it's where most things happen-like perception, thinking, memory storage ...

Doctors may not be able to identify damages to the prefrontal cortex at first sight, and the outcomes for the patient can be everlasting. As one of our most important organs, the brain oversees vital ...

With an estimated 86 billion neurons, the 3lb organ between your ears may be one of the most complex objects in the universe. All that complexity allows the brain to process more than 70,000 thoughts ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...

Ever wake at night needing a drink of water and then find your way to the kitchen in the dark without stubbing your toe? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego say they have identified ...

A new brain map, based on multiple scans of more than 400 individuals, has carved the "cortex" into 180 different compartments - 97 of which are new. This crumpled outer layer of the brain is home to ...