Researchers discover genes associated with major depressive disorder are altered in opposite directions in males compared to females.
A new study reports our level of brain activity while at rest is linked to our ability to perform well in cognitive tests.
UCL researchers use a new math equation to identify brain signals that explain why our self esteem rises, or lowers, when we find out what others think of us.
Researchers from UNLV shed light on the role the ACC plays in guiding response and adaption to surprise outcomes.
McGill researchers report those who suffer from traumatic experiences during childhood, like severe abuse, show significant abnormalities in the structure and cell function in the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain associated with emotion and mood regulation. Researchers believe these changes may contribute to depressive disorders and suicidal ideations, often considered a long term effect of trauma suffered during early life.
Researchers have identified increased inflammatory activation markers in the brains of people with major depressive disorder who report suicidal ideations. The findings support recent research that anti-inflammatories may provide antidepressant effects for some patients.
A PET neuroimaging study reveals high intensity impact training significantly increases endorphin release in brain areas associated with controlling emotion and pain.
Coupling a non invasive brain computer interface with a virtual walking avatar may help those with gait disorders to regain control of their movements, a new study reports.
Teens at risk for obesity as they age have less active self regulatory systems in the brain, a new study reports.
A new Nature Communications study reports researchers have identified a population of neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex that become active when an animal is faced with the possibility of an anxious event.
A new study confirms those on the autism spectrum are hypersensitive to pain. The new study from UT Dallas researchers also demonstrated people with ASD showed greater neural responses in the anterior cingulate cortex than those not on the spectrum when anticipating a painful stimuli.
Researchers find brain areas associated with pain and empathy may be involved in the social transfer of pain in mice.
