Neurons in the brainstem suppress unwanted movements during REM sleep in mice, a new study reports. Read More
GLP1R neurons play a critical role in initiating the nausea response. Read More
A network linking the medial prefrontal cortex and brainstem plays a critical role in the development of compulsive drinking disorder and is a driver for its expression. Read More
Researchers identified 48 common genetic variants that appear to play a role in the size of the brainstem and other subcortical structures. Forty of the variants were novel. The findings also revealed 199 genes related to the variants which regulate brain development and susceptibility to neurological disorders. Read More
University of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice. Read More
A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area. Read More
Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments. Read More
Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea. Read More
Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression. Read More
A new mouse study reveals blood vessels play a vital role in stem cell reproduction during brain development. Read More
Researchers have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Read More
