New research reveals that the brain may be learning even during unstructured, aimless exploration. By recording activity in ...

Scientists have mapped the molecular structure of glutamate receptors in the cerebellum for the first time using ...

That theory posits that, if memories were shrubs, the non-REM phase of sleep helps them grow taller and stronger. The REM ...

Summary:A new clinical trial found that cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and potentially helpful in reducing problematic behaviors ...

Music has long been used to aid memory in conditions like Alzheimer’s, but how it works on the brain has remained unclear.

A new study has examined brains affected by PTSD at the single-cell level, uncovering distinct genetic alterations that may ...

A new study reveals that neurons in the brainstem respond very differently to acute versus chronic pain, potentially ...

New research reveals that some individuals may experience selective difficulty recognizing faces from racial groups different ...

Researchers have released genetic and behavioral data from over 1,500 children and adolescents with autism who were ...

Hope isn’t just about wishful thinking—it’s a unique emotional experience that may be more essential to well-being than ...

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial shows that ketamine treatment for severe, treatment-resistant depression is significantly ...

A novel screening method for Parkinson’s disease (PD) analyzes the volatile compounds in ear wax to detect early signs of the ...