A brief episode of anxiety can significantly impair a person’s ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous environments ...

The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like schizophrenia.

New research reveals how dopamine helps the brain learn to avoid unpleasant outcomes by responding differently in distinct ...

Humans use hand gestures during conversation, but until now, it wasn’t clear whether listeners actively use these gestures to ...

Researchers have developed engineered human microglia that detect disease-related brain changes and release therapeutic ...

A national survey reveals that while most parents recognize the importance of discussing puberty, many are uncertain about ...

A new study finds that when it comes to building muscle, the source of dietary protein—whether animal- or plant-based—makes ...

Psilocybin use in the U.S. has risen sharply across all age groups since 2019, coinciding with increasing legalization and interest in its therapeutic potential.

Researchers have developed RHyME, an AI-powered system that enables robots to learn complex tasks by watching a single human demonstration video.

A new study shows that when energy is depleted—such as during a stroke—neurons begin releasing glutamate in abnormal, self-amplifying bursts that can damage nerve cells.

A new study followed individuals self-administering psychedelics and found that while some experienced lingering visual aftereffects, most were not distressed by them.

A new study reveals that the way DNA folds inside brain cells plays a critical role in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer.