Reduced PRDM2 levels amplify fear memories and may link anxiety disorders with alcohol dependence. The…
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The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, emotion, memory, movement, and perception. Composed of billions of neurons and glial cells, it processes vast amounts of sensory information and coordinates every function of the body—from heartbeat regulation to complex reasoning and creativity. Neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science explore how the brain’s structures—such as the cortex, cerebellum, and limbic system—interact to generate consciousness and behavior. Ongoing research into brain plasticity, neural networks, and disorders like Alzheimer’s, depression, and epilepsy continues to deepen our understanding of this remarkable organ that defines human experience and intelligence.
A study in mice reveals a surprising difference between male and female dopamine synapses supporting…
A new study, the first to examine vitamin D levels in brain tissue, may help…
In a study published on December 2 in the journal Science Advances, laser light therapy…
Sparking Learning and Memory Recent research from the University of Queensland suggests that clearing out…
New Research Reveals New Information About Sickness Behaviors When we’re feeling under the weather, we…
SOBA, a new blood test, detects amyloid beta oligomers associated with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms…
A Longitudinal Imaging Study Connects Reduced Ventral Striatum Activity to Later Depression A recent imaging…
Scientists Have Opened the Door for a New Class of Fast-Onset Antidepressants According to a…
Blood Plasma Exchanges Helped a 5-Year-Old With a Rare Autoimmune Disorder Get Better The sick…
The brains of adolescents who were assessed after the COVID pandemic shutdowns ended appeared several…
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a key molecule that contributes to…
Positive results from new amyloid-clearing drug represent a starting point for Alzheimer’s treatment, while combination…
A new study reveals that a region of the brain called the amygdala may be…
Two-thirds of individuals treated have shown significant improvement, with a nearly 50% reduction in symptoms.…
A New Study Analyzes How Sleep Duration and Timing Impact Dementia Risk The time individuals…
The Stroke Affects Black People at a Disproportionately High Rate According to a study recently…
An EPFL and UNIGE team demonstrates how motivation affects the neural circuits of perception and…