The hormone estrogen increases binge drinking in females by enhancing activity in neurons within the brain's BNST region.

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents found that those who initiated substance use before age 15 exhibited distinct differences in brain structures compared to their peers.

Lifelong singles score lower on life satisfaction and show distinct personality traits compared to those in long-term ...

Classical and operant conditioning compete in the brain, preventing simultaneous learning of conflicting actions.

Summary: New research reveals how oxytocin profoundly influences social behavior and emotional responses in the brain. Animal ...

Lithium, a drug widely used for bipolar disorder, may also treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to new research.

Summary: Researchers have created a 3D atlas mapping brain regions that connect to V1 spinal interneurons, which shape motor output. By using a genetically modified rabies virus, they pinpointed ...