Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the pulvinar, a mysterious structure buried in the center of our brains, determines how we see the world — and whether we see at all.

Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies.

Vanderbilt University has emerged as one of the nation’s leading academic centers in neuroscience.

Shyness may be caused by deficits in the brain.

Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders.

Neuronal activity in a deep brain region increases as Parkinson’s disease advances, a new study suggests.

Abnormalities of the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region involved in learning and memory, may play a role in the psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia.