The substantia nigra is a motor nucleus located in the basal ganglia of the midbrain. This brain structure contributes to the body's cognitive and motor functions by sending signals to initiate or ...

The central mesencephalic reticular formation (cMRF) is an integral midbrain structure that plays a critical role in the modulation and execution of eye movements. This region interconnects with ...

For talkative midshipman fish -- sometimes called the 'California singing fish' -- the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning of sounds used in vocal communication. For talkative ...