Importance of the Cerebellum. Forming a half-circle shape around your brain stem, the cerebellum sits at about the same level as your ears, is pinkish-gray, and weighs about 6 ounces.

The cerebellum — or”little brain” — helps with movement and balance. It can also play a role in cognitive functions like speaking, thinking, remembering, and communicating. The cerebellum ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

In parallel, several studies have suggested that the cerebellum might specifically play a role in processing reward-related signals. Hausser and colleagues reported in 2019 that when mice are given ...

Understanding others’ beliefs—especially false ones—is key to human communication and begins to develop between ages three ...

Cerebellar agenesis is a condition in which the normal formation of the hindbrain is disrupted. Image Credit: Peter Porrini/Shutterstock.com. Both genetically mediated and disruptive causes can ...

Cerebellar hypoplasia has to be differentiated from other causes of instability, like vestibular ataxia and sensory ataxia. Your vet may ask for laboratory tests or advanced imaging to find the cause.

UC Riverside study may lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 ...

The role of the cerebellum: The cerebellum is crucial for developing social skills in children by supporting Theory of Mind ...

The cerebellum, traditionally linked to motor functions, shows significant involvement in Theory of Mind development during early childhood.

Scientists have mapped the molecular structure of glutamate receptors in the cerebellum for the first time using ...