A groundbreaking study has revealed that genes linked to mental and neurodegenerative disorders, such as autism, depression, ...

A new philosophical theory proposes that the meaning of life isn’t something static, but something we feel out as we move ...

While grief is a natural part of loss, some people experience persistently high levels that can have long-term health ...

Without the receptor, ADGRG1, the microglia barely nibbled on the toxic protein. Using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers observed how the loss of ADGRG1 led to the rapid buildup of ...

Seeing faces in objects—known as face pareidolia—triggers a powerful attentional response, according to a new study.

A new study has uncovered how the brain efficiently encodes and recalls visual memories—by organizing them into categories and using the precise timing of neuronal activity.

Summary: Unlike most tissues, the retina doesn’t summon neutrophils—the body’s typical first responders—when injured. Instead ...

Women who commit lethal violence rarely display psychopathy, instead acting out of provocation and perceived threats.

The model reveals that more connected brain regions are more prone to damage, while isolated areas remain resilient. This approach offers a powerful framework for understanding disease progression and ...

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes or conventional tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of ...

A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.

New research shows that our brain’s internal map rewrites itself every time we navigate a familiar environment.