Astrocytes, previously known for supporting nerve cells, have been identified as key regulators of stress responses in the lateral septum of the brain.
Heavy cannabis use and genetic risk for schizophrenia independently contribute to the likelihood of developing psychosis.
Summary: A new study explores how cultural practices influence the transmission of native languages, showing that societal norms like matrilineal or patrilineal inheritance can affect linguistic and ...
A new review examines why people remember certain events, focusing on the emotional, personal, and contextual factors that shape memory.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to map brain activity, revealing how higher-order functions like thought ...
A new study explores how the brain processes social acceptance and rejection, revealing how these experiences shape ...
New research reveals how the brain separates internally generated noise from sensory signals, ensuring stable perception.
Researchers have created a "molecular GPS" to guide immune cells directly to the brain, enabling precise targeting of tumors ...
Researchers identified a new receptor, neuropilin-1 (NRP1), which collaborates with a known receptor to regulate pain ...
Facial expressions triggered by pain are deeply tied to brain activity, revealing distinct neural mechanisms compared to ...
Using brain tissue from epilepsy patients, researchers discovered a direct link between fewer immature brain cells and cognitive decline, particularly in verbal learning and memory.
Researchers have created the first complete map of the circadian clock in the Drosophila brain, revealing it consists of at ...