A new, high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI) can be rapidly implanted through a minimally invasive procedure. The ...

Cranial nerves are pairs of nerves that connect your brain to different parts of your head, neck, and trunk. Each nerve has a corresponding roman numeral between i and xii. Your cranial nerves are ...

Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a rare 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull, revealing ancient cranial modification practices ...

A cube-shaped skull discovered in Mexico offers insight into the ancient practice of 'intentional cranial deformation.' ...

Humans have been modifying their skull shapes since prehistory, but the discovery of a cube-shaped skull has researchers ...

Cranial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the cranial nerves in the brain or brain stem. Depending on the affected cranial nerve, people may experience different symptoms, such as weakness on ...

A complex system of nerves and muscles enables the human eye to blink, gaze, and shift focus. The trochlear nerve is one of six cranial nerves that carry electrical impulses from the brain to the eye.

The current generation of optical imaging and optogenetic tools provides unprecedented brain access for selectively mapping and manipulating various microcircuit elements across cortical brain regions ...

Flow is a transcranial direct current stimulation device that delivers low-intensity direct electrical current to specific areas of the brain through electrodes that are placed on the scalp.

Cranial osteopathy is a form of osteopathic therapy. The technique involves gently applying pressure along the head and spine with the purpose of treating patient symptoms by releasing pressure in the ...

The cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that travel to and from the brain. Each has a different function. For example, the olfactory nerve is essential for detecting smells. The ...