TOKYO -- Falls are a common occurrence among the elderly in Japan, and recent research has pointed to the brain's misinterpretation of automatic reflexes as one possible cause. The discovery of such a ...

If you are a big optical illusion aficionado and think you have seen it all, it's time to reconsider. Because this optical illusion is not just puzzling for the brain, but also tricks human reflexes ...

Despite widespread use, “fight or flight” does not accurately reflect the typical behaviors of people during sexual assaults or the neurobiological impacts of stress and trauma. Adding “freeze” ...