Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Consciousness may emerge not from code, but from the way living brains physically compute.

New research suggests the brain may stay active moments after the heart stops, triggering life recall and calm sensations ...

A single damaged protein inside one brain cell may seem insignificant. Yet new research shows how that small mistake can ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

A closer look at the anatomy surrounding the brain and how it contributes to migraine development, offering insights into ...

On Monday, Jan. 12, findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed that ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

Why do some youngsters bounce back quickly from a traumatic brain injury, while others suffer devastating side effects for years? New UCLA/USC research suggests that damage to the fatty sheaths around ...

When you're in deep sleep, your mind can paint vivid scenes like being chased by fictional serial killer Michael Myers or unexpectedly bumping into your ex — but why? "I can say with certainty that ...

The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health - changes in ...