A previously under-investigated midbrain region called the superior colliculus (SC) may play a vital role in the ability to pay attention, according to a new study by neuroscientists at the Indian ...

Researchers have pinpointed the precise pathway in the brain that suppresses pain in times of threatening situations. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The study in ...

Brain anatomy reflects brain evolution. The midbrain structures evolved first, which is why the limbic system was once known as "the reptilian brain." The catchy phrase is not literally true, but it ...

A light-sheet microscope 3D image displays the convergence of dopaminergic transmitter inputs from the ventral tegmental area (green), a midbrain structure associated with reward and motivation, and ...

The central mesencephalic reticular formation (cMRF) is an integral midbrain structure that plays a critical role in the modulation and execution of eye movements. This region interconnects with ...