This lesson will explain the usefulness of localizing brain function. The electrical stimulation of the brain and electroencephalograph will show how the brain can be stimulated and function can be measured. It is 1 of 5 in the series...

Researchers are studying transparent zebra fish larvae to understand the neural circuitry of the human brain. [4:55]

The simple tadpole brain is being studied by a neuroscientist to better understand brain development and how information from the surrounding environment is processed. [5 min.]

The study of the brain has developed over time as technology has evolved. See how we know which parts of the brain perform which function. [3:42]

Scientists in the nineteenth century discovered a lot about life and matter. But exactly what kind of stuff is the human brain? That one was - and is- tricky! This video explores the different theories on the brain and human behavior...

Researchers have developed a technique that takes brain mapping to a new level, allowing them to label individual neurons in the brain in different colors.

Despite highly detailed images of the brain's structure, decoding brain function is still a challenge.

NIH Director Francis Collins discusses President Obama's new 'BRAIN Initiative' research program.

In "The Future of the Mind," physicist Michio Kaku predicts big advances for our brains.