Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how ...

Scientists have discovered that female hormones like estrogen and progesterone can trigger immune cells near the spinal cord ...

A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing abnormalities similar to those seen in humans with ASD.

A large new study reveals that heart failure significantly accelerates cognitive decline, causing affected individuals to mentally age a decade within just seven years of diagnosis.

A new study reveals that microRNAs—tiny regulators of gene expression—play a crucial role in shaping Purkinje cells, rare brain neurons linked to movement and neurodevelopmental disorders.

A new study using intracranial recordings in humans reveals that the thalamus, particularly its higher-order regions, plays a central role in triggering conscious perception.

A new study challenges the widely held belief that high-quality, nonjudgmental listening is essential for persuasion.

A new study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, regardless of ...

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain ...

A large study of over 72,000 pregnant women found that those infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy were less likely to develop Long COVID than non-pregnant peers.

Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that can synthesize natural-sounding speech from brain activity in near ...

A new study shows that weight training not only boosts physical strength but also protects the brains of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.