Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Neurons as Communicators of the Brain01:22

Neurons as Communicators of the Brain

3.6K
Neurons, the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, function as the primary transmitters of information throughout the body. Their ability to communicate through electrical and chemical signals is vital for every bodily function, from regulating the heartbeat to processing complex thoughts. Each neuron has three main components: the cell body (soma), dendrites, and an axon, each specialized to facilitate swift and efficient neural communication.
Cell Body
The cell body, also known...
3.6K
Brain Waves01:23

Brain Waves

4.4K
Brain waves are electrical signals generated by the neurons in the brain, which are regularly monitored to measure mental activities. Brain waves and their frequency ranges can be measured using an electroencephalogram or EEG. There are four main types of brain waves, each with distinct characteristics:
4.4K
Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language01:10

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

3.9K
Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...
3.9K
Hearing01:31

Hearing

57.8K
When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.
57.8K
Auditory Perception01:17

Auditory Perception

1.3K
The auditory system is essential for sound perception, utilizing various critical structures. When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the middle ear, where three tiny bones – the malleus, incus, and stapes – amplify the sound. This amplification is crucial, as it ensures that the sound vibrations are strong enough to be conveyed to the inner ear. These vibrations then reach the...
1.3K
Brainstem01:19

Brainstem

7.0K
The brainstem, located inferior to the brain and superior to the spinal cord, serves as a bridge between the cerebrum and the spinal cord. It plays a vital role in relaying information and controlling critical life functions. It comprises three primary regions: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
The Midbrain
The midbrain is located beneath the diencephalon and connects the cerebrum with the lower parts of the brain. The cerebral peduncles are prominent midbrain structures that house the...
7.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Core Concept: Can deep brain stimulation find success beyond Parkinson's disease?

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2019
Same author

Core Concept: Perineuronal nets gain prominence for their role in learning, memory, and plasticity.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2018
Same author

Core Concept: Circumventing the blood-brain barrier.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2017
Same author

Inner Workings: How do mosquitoes smell us? The answers could help eradicate disease.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2017
Same author

Neural Representation and Causal Models in Motor Cortex.

The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience·2017
Same author

News Feature: To master memory, researchers pursue its roots.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2016
Same journal

Tau protein as a regulator of mitochondrial function and dynamics.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same journal

A scalable, dividing cell model for the robust propagation and quantification of human sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease prions.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same journal

Epigenetic regulation of mesenchymal BMP signaling directs postnatal organ innervation.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same journal

Single-shot wide-field biochemical imaging at 1 kHz frame rate.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same journal

Morphogenesis and topological evolution of a frustrated nematic liquid crystal under confinement.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same journal

B cell-intrinsic CXCR3 drives efficient generation of ectopic pulmonary germinal center responses to influenza A virus infection.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Author Spotlight: Exploring Dynamic Neural Changes Associated with Religious Chanting
05:05

Author Spotlight: Exploring Dynamic Neural Changes Associated with Religious Chanting

Published on: May 31, 2024

1.4K

News Feature: Singing in the brain

Helen H Shen

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
    |September 7, 2017
    PubMed
    Summary

    No abstract available in PubMed .

    More Related Videos

    Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging fMRI with Auditory Stimulation in Songbirds
    13:05

    Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging fMRI with Auditory Stimulation in Songbirds

    Published on: June 3, 2013

    18.8K
    fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals
    11:15

    fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals

    Published on: May 23, 2017

    7.7K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026

    Author Spotlight: Exploring Dynamic Neural Changes Associated with Religious Chanting
    05:05

    Author Spotlight: Exploring Dynamic Neural Changes Associated with Religious Chanting

    Published on: May 31, 2024

    1.4K
    Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging fMRI with Auditory Stimulation in Songbirds
    13:05

    Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging fMRI with Auditory Stimulation in Songbirds

    Published on: June 3, 2013

    18.8K
    fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals
    11:15

    fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals

    Published on: May 23, 2017

    7.7K