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Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t ask scientists how yet In A Nutshell Adults who ...

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 ...

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 ...

A single damaged protein inside one brain cell may seem insignificant. Yet new research shows how that small mistake can ...

A new study explains why current brain theories fail to fully explain near-death experiences and consciousness.

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

Why do some youngsters bounce back quickly from a traumatic brain injury, while others suffer devastating side effects for years? New UCLA/USC research suggests that damage to the fatty sheaths around ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

When you're in deep sleep, your mind can paint vivid scenes like being chased by fictional serial killer Michael Myers or unexpectedly bumping into your ex — but why? "I can say with certainty that ...

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