New research suggests that increased activity in the brain's amygdala during pregnancy may indicate a higher risk of postpartum depression.

The 5-HT2A receptor in the brain reduces incoming visual information, allowing more space for internal thought processes.

Summary: Sound stimulation can manipulate brain waves during REM sleep, a stage crucial for memory and cognition. Using ...

Adults taking high doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, face a five-fold increased risk of ...

Researchers have identified specific brain cells, known as concept neurons and location cells, that predict whether we will ...

Summary: Scientists have identified the brain circuitry that drives spiny mice to prefer larger social groups. The study ...

During social interactions, human and dog brain activity becomes synchronized, with mutual gazing and petting enhancing this ...

New research reveals that girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may experience early puberty, which ...

New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory.

A newly developed gene therapy shows great potential for treating glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss.

A new study shows that out-of-body experiences (OBEs), including near-death experiences, can dramatically increase empathy ...

Researchers have mapped how propofol, a widely used anesthetic, alters brain connectivity to induce unconsciousness.