The neocortex is the largest and most complex part of the brain and has long been considered the ultimate storage site for long-term memories. But how are traces of past events and experiences laid ...

The neocortex stands out as a stunning achievement of biological evolution. All mammals have this swath of tissue covering their brain, and the six layers of densely packed neurons within it handle ...

The neocortex is the largest and most complex part of the brain and has long been considered the ultimate storage site for long-term memories. But how are traces of past events and experiences laid ...

Contrary to previous assumptions, nerve cells in the human neocortex are wired differently than in mice. Those are the findings of a new study conducted by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and ...

The brain remembers a variety of things, such as ``what you do after you wake up in the morning,'' ``the bus timetable,'' and ``the scenery you saw 10 years ago.'' A research team from the Howard ...

Neuroscience reveals our brain as three distinct systems: reptilian, limbic, and neocortex, each influencing decisions. The reptilian brain governs instincts, the limbic system manages emotions, and ...