which is just below the thalamus. Prior research has shown that neurons in this brain region, in infants, send signals to other parts of the brain, helping to regulate growth. To learn more about ...

reveals that degeneration of the thalamus – an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion – is a significant contributor to post-stroke symptoms. This is both good and bad news.

A new study reveals that pain and itch are processed by distinct neural circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

The trigeminal nerve also stimulates the thalamus which reacts like the brain's relay station, sending messages to other parts of the body. The thalamus controls the body's sensitivity to light ...