In a study published in Cell on July 10, researchers reported the first comprehensive study of whole-brain projectomes of the ...

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression-but only in females.

Dopamine Modulation of Prefrontal Cortex Activity Is Manifold and Operates at Multiple Temporal and Spatial Scales. Cell Reports , 2019; 27 (1): 99 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.03.012 Cite This Page : ...

A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology sheds light on how heroin exposure alters brain function related to social ...

The brain creates the mind through flexible networks. While science maps this connection, significant questions remain, ...

Although the prefrontal cortex has long been the primary focus of research related to genes associated with optimizing human intelligence and offsetting cognitive decline, ...

Over the course of their lives, animals form associations between sensory stimuli and predicted threats or rewards. These ...

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The study suggests that targeted brain stimulation could help bridge this gap. Academic learning has profound implications ...