left-right axis

The left-right axis in neuroscience refers to the way the brain's hemispheres organize functions and connectivity. The brain is divided into two halves: the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. Each side tends to specialize in different tasks; for example, the left is often associated with language and analytical thinking, while the right is linked to spatial awareness and creativity. This division creates a general left-right axis, helping scientists understand how certain functions and neural pathways are lateralized, or biased, towards one side or the other. This concept guides research into brain organization and how we process information.