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 ...

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

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

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 ...

The 'silent' X chromosome within female brains may not be so silent after all. A new study has found evidence in both mice and humans that as we age, 'sleeping' X chromosomes can be 'awakened' in ...

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 ...

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...

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