Researchers have identified novel neurocircuitry between midbrain structures which are modulated by leptin to control eating behaviors in mice. Read More
Fetal exposure to phthalates alters cognitive processing in young children, a new study reports. Children whose mothers were exposed to higher levels of phthalates during pregnancy exhibited slower information processing skills. Male children were most likely to experience difficulties. Read More
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··6 min readCombining artificial intelligence technology with brain scan data, researchers have identified three novel subtypes of multiple sclerosis. Read More
As interest in using psychedelics to treat a range of mental health disorders grows, researchers consider the impact and therapeutic benefits of using psychedelics to help alleviate symptoms of depression. Read More
Study reveals women who gave birth to girls had higher levels of cortisol in hair samples in the weeks before and at the point of conception. Read More
Dopamine neurons largely rely on their own discharge to determine release rates of the hormone, researchers report. Read More
A recent study found 42% of participants gained, on average, 29 lb of unwanted weight during the pandemic, with people gaining 1.5lb per month. Researchers say a combination of stress, hormones, and dwindling motivation to exercise during the lockdowns may be to blame. Read More
A new theory proposes executive function, or the ability to control your behavior, might not exist just within the mind. External influences may dictate the development of internal control. Read More
Events that encourage emotion sharing are key to team building and generating a positive collective identity. Read More
Specific and identifiable neural pathways are altered with particular functions during the different progressive stages of Parkinson's disease. Read More
A new study reports paternal anxiety is much higher than previously reported. Findings reveal anxiety in men during the perinatal period was 11%. Previous reports found anxiety in males during this period was under 4%. Read More
A new map of the basal ganglia provides a blueprint of the structure of the brain region and reveals a new level of influence connected to this area. Read More
