The dorsal pontine tegmentum (PnTg) is part of the Pons, the largest section of the brainstem. It is a complex region involved in the regulation of many vital functions. However, the transcriptome and ...

You're reading this right now. Yes, sure, your eyes are converting incoming photons into electrical impulses which travel up the optic nerve into your visual cortex, which in turn processes that ...

Consciousness is a difficult topic in the scientific world. Up until now, science has yet to pinpoint where exactly in the human body it resides. However, a team from Harvard University claims it may ...

New research has identified a small region of the brain that, when injured, may be associated with coma. After examining brainstem lesions from 36 patients, investigators found a significant link ...

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