FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2016·6 min readThe Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response IdentifiedResearchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·5 min readUnlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From ConsumptionResearchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 7, 2016·4 min readLove Hormone Oxytocin Relieves PainResearchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2016·3 min readMapping the Roots of Premeditated Violent Intent in the BrainAccording to a new study, warning signs of premeditated violence have been tied to a distinct part of the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 26, 2016·3 min readFeeding Behavior in Brain Regulated by Metabolism ProteinResearchers report a hormone called amylin acts in the brain to help control food consumption.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·February 17, 2016·7 min readGene That Helps Regulate Sleep IdentifiedResearching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2016·4 min readOrigins of “Rage” Identified in BrainResearchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 4, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual DisabilitiesResearchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2016·4 min readTweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social MemoryResearchers use optogenetics to tweak neural circuitry and enhance social memory in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2016·4 min readWhy Your Diet is Doomed: ‘Hunger’ Neurons Promote Negative FeelingsResearchers report that your hypothalamic neurons could be to blame why your diet is making you feel negative.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 5, 2016·2 min readSchizophrenia Gene Traced in Chicken StudyDomesticated chickens help researchers shed new light on genes involved in anxiety and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·4 min readThirsty For Knowledge: Advancing Understanding of How Our Brain Controls Body HydrationResearchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.Read More
