“This is a paradigm shift,” says Donn Van Deren, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, who ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Binge drinking may be governed by just 500 neurons in one part of the brain — at least in rodents ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made promising advances in understanding how to reduce anxiety through specific brain circuitry, potentially leading to more effective treatments without the ...

Scientists are closing in on the brain’s internal circuitry for hunger, revealing a surprisingly precise “off switch” that ...

Scientists exploring how the brain responds to stress discovered molecular changes that can influence behavior long after an experience ends. They also identified natural resilience systems that help ...

Brain preserved in formaldehyde. — Gaetan Lee (CC BY 2.0) Brain preserved in formaldehyde. — Gaetan Lee (CC BY 2.0) Scientists have discovered a brain “pain switch” that prioritises survival needs ...

In an age where productivity and mental clarity are paramount, the demand for cognitive enhancement products has surged. Among these innovative solutions is Genius Switch, a supplement designed to ...

In the second world war, the physician Henry Beecher observed that some of his soldier patients, despite being injured on the battlefield, required no strong painkillers to manage their pain. In some ...

Recently, I landed myself in the hospital. I had some abdominal pain so they wanted to do a CAT scan. Pretty routine stuff. It’s when they started the IV that things got a little quirky. I have no ...

Returning to work after the holidays can be tough, especially when your brain is still on vacation mode. Whether you spent the break recharging your batteries, enjoying time with friends and family, ...

Memories and learning processes are based on changes in the brain's neuronal connections and, as a result, in signal transmission between neurons.