New research on how amblyopia actually works could lead to better treatments that improve 3-D vision.
Putting the ‘lazy eye’ to work
Believe it or not, you have a really good sense of direction
We take it for granted, but our innate ability to navigate is actually extraordinary and rooted in the brain.
Study identifies a new way by which the human brain marks time
With a little help from HBO's “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” scientists learn more about how we process the flow of time.
What does a thought look like?
Trippy: UC Berkeley neuroscientists are recording a thought's fleeting trip through the brain.
The link between dreaming and mind-wandering
What are dreams? "An accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities," a new book says.
The most detailed look yet at an animal's brain
The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.
Why do some people prefer order, and others thrive in uncertainty?
A new study suggests changes in two brain regions could be responsible for attitudes related to risk.
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
Increased awareness of our thoughts at rest could lead to better mental health.
Peter Walter discovered a molecule that makes mice smarter. Can it heal a human brain?
A UCSF biochemist's discovery could transform our mental capacities.
Scientists now know the brain chemistry behind Pavlov’s famous dog experiment
What's happening on a chemical level when we make decisions? UCLA and UC San Diego find out.
Inside the mind of Sting
Why every little thing he does is magic.
UCLA researchers develop immunotherapy to treat advanced brain cancer
Findings could lead to promising new treatments for people with glioblastoma.