Neuroimaging

Dopamine isn't just about reward; it's a signaling tool used to build the fetal brain. A new mouse study reveals how early dopamine receptors guide migrating neurons, offering fresh insight into conditions like schizophrenia and autism.

A recent study mapped individual brain structures against massive growth charts to explore the anatomy of schizophrenia and violence. The findings reveal a highly diverse range of physical brain abnormalities that group averages have long obscured.

A new brain-imaging study tracking teenagers over seven years reveals that an unstable home life hinders the development of cognitive control. This neurological change makes them less likely to take positive, career-building social risks in young adulthood.

Researchers have mapped how specific puberty hormones shape the adolescent female brain. The findings reveal that estradiol and testosterone organize distinct neural networks involved in emotion, memory, and spatial awareness long before physical puberty signs appear.

New research reveals that the brain stores competing memories of alcohol addiction and recovery within the same type of cell. This discovery suggests that preventing relapse requires strengthening recovery circuits, not just weakening addiction pathways.

A new study reveals that a specific molecule produced by gut bacteria communicates with the brain to protect the heart. The findings suggest a missing microbial signal contributes to high blood pressure and heart stiffness.

By tracking the brain activity of volunteers estimating the duration of flashing lights, scientists have uncovered the sequential neural pathway that allows us to experience the passage of time.

People who experience high levels of everyday anxiety are more prone to intense feelings of guilt and shame. New brain imaging research suggests the neural networks that trap anxious individuals in unhelpful cycles of self-blame.

A new study shows that individuals with similar levels of autistic traits are naturally drawn to one another. Brain scans reveal they use alternative, highly effective neural strategies to connect, challenging traditional deficit-based models of autism.

A new study suggests that flexing your abdominal muscles physically moves your brain. This gentle shifting acts as a hydraulic pump, forcing fluids through brain tissue to wash away harmful waste and promote cognitive health.

A recent study using advanced cell mapping shows that lithium chloride changes the activity of multiple enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could help researchers design safer, more effective treatments for cognitive decline and dementia.

Recent brain imaging suggests that locking eyes while listening to familiar chord progressions stimulates neural regions associated with social bonding. This shared activity also tends to increase subjective feelings of connection between two people.

People with borderline personality traits often struggle to think flexibly when confronted with negative emotions. A recent brain scanning study reveals exactly how angry faces overload cognitive resources and sabotage problem solving during difficult mental tasks.

A single high dose of psilocybin can cause lasting physical changes in the human brain. Scientists found that temporary increases in brain randomness during the experience predict improved well-being and mental flexibility for at least a month.

Whether addicted to alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine, people with substance use disorder share identical "short circuits" in their brain's reward networks. A massive new meta-analysis maps these specific neural disruptions, offering a potential blueprint for future treatments.