A genetic variant associated with multiple psychiatric disorders drives changes in a brain network that may increase an individual's risk...

A brain on task differs from a brain at rest. But, how much it differs could depend on the cognitive...

Assessing whether a fluffy bunny or a giant spider poses a threat to our safety happens automatically. New research suggests...

People prone to seeking stimulation and acting impulsively may have differences in the structure of their brains according to a...

As brain cells age they lose the fibers that receive neural impulses, a change that may underlie cognitive decline. Researchers...

Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine can lead to increased risk-taking, according to research published July 8 in the Journal...

Heavy drinking during adolescence may lead to structural changes in the brain and memory deficits that persist into adulthood, according...

Within hours of a fever-induced seizure, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be able to detect brain changes that occur in...

A new study published in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience adds to a body of evidence suggesting stress...

The size and shape of two brain regions involved in emotion and motivation may differ in young adults who smoke...

New research appearing in the April 9 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience highlights the important role sleep plays in strengthening and...

Increasing acidity in the brain's emotional control center reduces anxiety, according to an animal study published February 26 in the Journal...

Assessing structural and functional changes in the brain may predict future memory performance in healthy children and adolescents, according to...

A drug that acts like a growth-promoting protein in the brain reduces degeneration and motor deficits associated with Huntington's disease...

Older adults who took music lessons as children but haven't actively played an instrument in decades have a faster brain...