Altruism, such as volunteering and donating, has been shown to improve happiness and well-being, and may be fundamental to ...

In misophonics, trigger sounds overactivated a brain region called the anterior insular cortex (AIC), which plays a key role in how we process emotions and other sensations we feel in our bodies ...

Individuals with chronic pain exhibited significant structural and functional changes in the insular cortex, with reduced ...

Objective Previous studies have revealed functional changes within the cerebral hemispheres of patients with SLE; however the ...

Teen brains show lower empathy but higher activation. Cultural factors shape responses. Understanding these differences helps ...

The insula, or insular cortex, is a part of the cerebral cortex located at the base of the Sylvian fissure, and is involved in the processing of emotions, memory, taste, and regulation of the ...

Most studies of brain functional networks have been based on fMRI scans of people at rest, but many parts of the brain or cortex are not fully active in the absence of external stimulation.

The insula is a part of the brain specifically involved in conscious awareness of your emotions, pain and bodily sensations. The prefrontal cortex also engages in self-awareness, especially by ...

The company has signed a deal to buy Cortex, which made its debut in late 2023, and its mapping system for identifying the electrical misfires that cause afib’s irregular heartbeats. The ...

Boston Scientific (BSX) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortex, Inc., an Ajax Health company. Cortex is a privately held medical technology company focused on the ...