For the first time, scientists have created genetically modified fruit flies that willingly consume cocaine, offering a ...

Neuroscientists can now make precise genetic tweaks to the neurons that are most affected by brain diseases such as Parkinson ...

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discusses what addiction is, including what may cause it and how empathy is a ...

Glial cells, once thought to serve only supportive roles in the brain, are now recognized as active participants in neural processing. Comprising ...

Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety ...

Research provides new insights into how the brain forms habits and explains why they can be so difficult to break.

Astrocytes, once thought to be the brain’s housekeepers, may actually be silent powerhouses of memory.

So is it actually possible for adults to grow neurons? While some experts believe there's strong evidence that we can gain ...

A new study published in the journal Neuron provides evidence that biological sex differences in brain function and hormone ...

New research identifies a promising strategy for correcting dopamine imbalances in the brain using a drug that blocks kappa ...

New research from Waseda University shows that zebra finches use their amygdala brain region to choose which older birds to ...

Scientists discovered a new way to protect memory in Alzheimer's by targeting the blood-brain barrier instead of amyloid ...