For years, serotonin has been linked to anxiety, but new research flips the script—higher serotonin in the cerebellum might actually reduce anxiety, not increase it. By manipulating ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

It works by switching off nociceptors in the peripheral nervous system, and therefore preventing pain signals getting to the brain. This represents a potential new breakthrough in a world which has ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research.

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling ...

Brain maps reveal how we process time and space — and why they sometimes feel distorted In a nutshell Different parts of your brain process time in distinct ways: the back of the brain combines time ...