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A brain injury will often show up on brain scans as a well-defined area of damage. But often the changes to the brain extend far beyond the visible injury.

Every day we make a range of choices in the pursuit of pleasure. But what is happening inside the brain?

When people with severe stutters open their mouths to sing, their disorder seemingly completely disappears. Here's what's happening in the brain.

Is daydreaming the same as night dreaming? Why do we sleep, and what can sleep tell us about our conscious minds? What would happen if we never slept? Associate Professor Bruno van Swinderen answers.

Which animals dream the most? Why do we sleep? Sleep and consciousness researcher Associate Professor Bruno van Swinderen answers some burning questions about animal sleep.

The science behind the claim is dubious.

If we are to make advances in repairing spinal injuries, we must first understand the basic mechanisms of how nerve cells repair themselves.