Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal transmission between brain cells functions very reliably even at low ...

The key areas affected included the thalamus, basal ganglia, brainstem, and insular cortex, known to be involved in impulse control, emotional regulation, and behavioral inhibition.

A recent study has shed light on the brain structure differences associated with psychopathy—a condition known to be one of the strongest predictors of persistent violent behavior.

Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, could erupt for the first time since 2015, spewing “very fluid lava” into the sea where scientists were recording more ...

The Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases, which created a second-class constitutional status for U.S. overseas territories, have also been criticized by leading originalist scholars such ...

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

Introduction Insular gliomas (1 – 6) are of challenging surgical management because of the complex anatomy of the insula and their proximity to several functional structures such as basal ganglia, ...

Interestingly, applying the DOP agonists directly to a specific brain region called the insular cortex had similar effects on IBS symptoms as systemic treatment.

Interestingly, applying the DOP agonists directly to a specific brain region called the insular cortex had similar effects on IBS symptoms as systemic treatment.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation for alcohol use disorders is under investigation. Research to date suggests TMS could play a role in managing clinically-problematic alcohol use.