Ordinary human cells, not just neurons, respond more strongly to memory signals when they arrive in spaced bursts rather than ...

Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these ...

Productivity isn't enough. Discover how your brain's executive function helps determine whether you live a meaningful life or ...

Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million Americans, yet new research reveals the brain may have an internal switch that can turn it down.

When drinking alcohol, you might feel relaxed, uplifted, and calm — but these effects don't last, and alcohol can eventually lower your mood.

Acute insomnia is when your sleep troubles last for less than a month, and are the result of stress or life adjustments.

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory experience that helps us avoid danger. Touch a hot stove, stub a toe, or bonk ...

Your brain doesn’t just age—it responds to how you live, and the tiniest choices you make today could decide how clearly ...

Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as the most popular, or large ...

We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that ...

Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them create one of the most detailed maps of the mouse brain to date.

A new wearable device connects AI directly to the brain, enabling a silent dialogue. This could redefine our identity, ...