Neurons that secrete the neuropeptide orexin help mice decide between exercise and snacking. I n neurobiologist Daria ...

In addition to supporting brain health, cocoa also enhances memory and helps with stress management. In an object recognition ...

As well as boosting brain health, cocoa is also effective in helping memory and stress. In the object recognition test, designed to assess memory in mice, those who consumed the HPC diet achieved ...

Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating.

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

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 ...

Mental health disorders are on the rise globally, with anxiety affecting millions. While there's no shortage of prescription ...

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

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel mechanism involved in brain development. They found that small ...

A research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's—tau protein and beta-amyloid ...

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