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A newly identified link between two brain areas could influence eating behavior control. A recent study reveals that weaker connections between brain areas related to…
Research reveals that the gut microbiota affects mental health and social behavior, with studies showing that it can influence decision-making related to fairness, highlighting potential…
Recent research identifies “sharp wave-ripples” in the hippocampus as a brain mechanism that determines which daily experiences become permanent memories, with significant ripples during idle…
Harvard researchers have found that the maternal immune response to viral infections in pregnant mice can be detected by microglia in the embryo’s brain, altering…
Researchers from Osaka University find that mind wandering, especially when associated with less pleasurable and more vivid and imaginative self-generated thoughts, is associated with a…
Researchers using new imaging technology found that repetitive practice stabilizes and solidifies working memory circuits in mice, significantly enhancing task mastery and automaticity. “Practice makes…
A new study reports that a new therapeutic target could transform how we treat autism spectrum disorder. Recent research indicates that dopamine is critical in…
Researchers have mapped a brain circuit that mediates panic-like symptoms in mice, showcasing a novel brain pathway that could be a target for new panic…
Researchers at UCLA utilize a novel microscope to uncover changes in neuron activity during repeated training sessions. A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has…
The study findings highlight the crucial impact of sensory experiences on brain development. Scientists have long understood that our brains are structured into distinct areas,…
A groundbreaking study conducted by Prof. Qiang Liu’s team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and published in the journal Cell…
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists, it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do…
Fruit fly study reveals brain-cell circuitry that could underlie how creatures large and small see wavelengths of light as information-rich hues. Perceiving something – anything…
New research identifies unique factors in elderly individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s, paving the way for tailored interventions. A study conducted by a team from…
Exercise can rejuvenate brain immune cells and reduce aging effects, highlighting the need for tailored exercise programs to support cognitive health. New research published today…
UCLA Health research identifies a new memory state called spontaneous persistent inactivity. UCLA Health researchers have identified a process that memories while reducing metabolic costs,…
A remarkably small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique…
Scientists have clarified the connection between energy levels and fertility in both animals and humans. The researchers, from Nagoya University in Japan, discovered that signaling…