Summary: Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These “cheesecake rats” were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of ...

Childhood stress may leave lasting marks on sperm, altering epigenetic profiles and potentially influencing brain development in offspring.

Researchers have identified a unique stem cell in the young brain capable of maturing into multiple cell types, potentially explaining the origins of autism and glioblastoma.

A new study presents a novel framework for understanding transformative life decisions, focusing on their complexity and ...

A new study reveals how electrical synapses help animals, including worms, filter sensory inputs and make context-appropriate ...

The gene neuropilin2 regulates inhibitory neuron migration and excitatory neuron connections, essential for balanced brain ...

New research reveals that sleep deprivation hampers the brain’s ability to suppress intrusive memories, a process critical for mental health.

Researchers have uncovered how neurotransmitters in the brain respond to the emotional content of language, shedding light on the intersection of emotion, cognition, and communication.

Researchers have developed an AI model that accurately predicts gene activity in any human cell, providing insights into ...

Deep sleep may clear the brain of toxic waste via a process driven by norepinephrine, a molecule that creates rhythmic blood vessel contractions.

Research shows that accelerated reproductive ageing in females, such as early puberty or menopause, is linked to increased ...

Scientists have visualized the detailed structure of protein clumps linked to Huntington's disease, offering critical ...