Columbia scientists find and manage to activate and deactivate in mice the neurons responsible for making the decision to ...

Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.

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

Scientists have uncovered a fascinating way the brain learns to override instinctive fears, shedding light on how we adapt to ...

By crafting an artificial brain-like environment with microscopic nanopillars, researchers have successfully guided neurons ...

The finding may open a whole new world in the study of Alzheimer's disease, said biophysicist Aneta Stefanovska.

Columbia scientists have identified specialized brainstem neurons that tell mice when to stop eating. These cells integrate ...

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating ...

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food ...

The researchers observed that the maggots consistently preferred the rotten fruit over the fresh one. This behavior suggested ...

Jessica Shepherd, MD, explains what happens to the mind during menopause and shares how to deal with symptoms. Plus, why ...