Researchers temporarily switched off the neural pathway between the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens in primate models, negatively impacting motivation, but not learning. Read More
Researchers have identified two different shapes of alpha-synuclein associated with multiple systems atrophy (MSA) and Lewy body dementia. The structure of the protein is helical in MSA, causing the symptoms to occur more quickly and aggressively. In Lewy body dementia, the protein takes on a cylindrical form. Read More
Neuromedin U acts as a signaling molecule that allows neurons to communicate with each other, playing a key role in the recall of negative events. Read More
Male patients on the autism spectrum who were given oxytocin for four weeks experienced improvements in social attachment behaviors for up to 12 months. Read More
Researchers have identified fifteen new genes that help shape our facial features. Read More
The course of evolution has caused vertebrates to lose an important defense mechanism against viral infections, researchers report. Read More
Researchers discover those who were born blind use a brain map, similar to that in people with full vision, to distinguish between objects. Read More
Researchers report on the importance of thyroid hormones in the development of the cerebellum. Read More
