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 ...

In a human cell-based brain model, repetitive physical injuries reactivate the common virus, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1), ...

Rutgers researchers discovered that microglia from individuals with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) are ...

Brain implants, made from small clusters of brain cells, could help restore neural pathways damaged by Parkinson’s disease.

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the ...

Scientists have uncovered a crucial pathway that links brain cell activity to the activation of genes responsible for ...

An Ayurvedic herb is causing a lot of excitement for it’s brain-boosting powers. Here’s what the evidence shows.

Discover the potential of lycopene in alleviating depression. Learn how the compound found in tomatoes improves brain cell ...

This new six-part podcast follows the lives of people with severe depression who volunteered for deep brain stimulation.

A 3D model has been developed that accurately replicates the complex structures of cerebral blood vessels, enabling ...

Discover why our brains age faster than our bodies, how evolution, lifestyle, and genetics impact brain health, and explore ...