Scripps Research scientists discovered inhibiting stress-response neurons could cut alcohol use in PTSD and AUD sufferers, without lessening anxiety. This breakthrough points towards novel treatments for these intertwined disorders.
Recent research highlights the connection between anxiety in girls and young women and the balance of two key brain chemicals, GABA and glutamate, in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
A new study in Nature Communications reveals that handedness—the preference for using one hand over the other—correlates with unique functional connectivity patterns in the brains of 9- to 10-year-old children, independent of the brain's structural differences.
New research suggests transcendent thinking—abstract reasoning about the world—enhances brain connectivity in teens, predicting improved well-being and social outcomes in adulthood.
A study reveals sommeliers' brains show unique structural and functional changes due to their wine tasting expertise. With advanced MRI techniques, researchers found sommeliers have enhanced brain connectivity and activation in taste and language areas.
New research findings that engaging in activities with dogs significantly increases brain activity in areas associated with relaxation, emotional stability, attention, and concentration. Furthermore, these interactions lead to reduced stress levels and enhanced positive emotional states.
Psilocybin therapy alters brain activity in patients with alcohol use disorder, according to new research, increasing activity in areas associated with emotional regulation and reducing activity in regions linked to craving.
New research highlights the impact of high-intensity resistance training on memory and brain function, showing a single session can enhance memory and alter hippocampal connectivity, crucial for memory formation.
NIH researchers analyzed over 10,000 brain images, uncovering a link between ADHD symptoms and atypical connectivity between the brain's frontal cortex and deep structures involved in learning, emotion, and behavior control. This large-scale study opens new paths for understanding and...
New research in NeuroImage shows children's brain activity aligns more with mothers than fathers during shared activities. Parental stress can dampen this neural bond, highlighting the impact of family dynamics on child development.
Researchers have found that antidepressants increase the brain's network reconfiguration activity, making connections more dynamic and flexible.
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications reveals how maternal and fetal genes, influenced by food availability, play a crucial role in the growth of a baby's cerebral cortex, linking higher birth weight to an enlarged brain area. This research...
A new study unveils how jazz musicians' brains achieve creative flow, highlighting the blend of extensive experience and the release of control, allowing specialized neural networks to operate with minimal oversight.
Researchers discovered a crucial imbalance in the brain's striatum between glutamate and GABA in violent offenders with Antisocial Personality Disorder, regardless of psychopathy. This insight opens new paths for understanding and treating antisocial behaviors.
Stanford researchers developed an AI model that identifies sex differences in brain activity with 90% accuracy, shedding light on neuropsychiatric conditions. This breakthrough, leveraging rsfMRI data, highlights significant brain function variances between men and women, offering new insights for personalized...