The Hypothalamus
If the thalamus is the receptionist, the hypothalamus is the conductor: small, powerful, and slightly temperamental. It sits just beneath […]
The limbic system
Love, Memory, and a Small Electric Storm If the brainstem is survival and the cortex is sophistication, then the limbic
The brainstem part 3: The Medulla Oblongata
If the brain is the big fat joint family and the lobes are the siblings arguing over property, the medulla
The brainstem part 2: The pons
The pons is the diplomat of the brainstem. It connects, negotiates, and mediates. Anatomically named after the Latin word for
The brainstem part 1: The midbrain
If the brain were a grand Indian household, the cortex would be the talkative uncle with opinions on everything, the
The temporal lobe
The temporal lobe is the part of the brain that stores music – not just the lyrics, but the emotional
The Occipital Lobe
The occipital lobe is the most misunderstood part of the brain. It sits quietly at the back of the head,
The frontal lobe
The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that makes us human. It is the seat of reason, planning,
The Parietal Lobe
If the frontal lobe is where we decide what to do, the parietal lobe is where we understand where we
The Cortex
The cortex is the brain’s stage and its spotlight, a wrinkled sheet of grey matter where everything that makes us