A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood. Read More
By manipulating the activity of a group of neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex, researchers were able to enhance attention in mice. Read More
A new study reports on the role of HCN channels in pain processing. Read More
A new study reveals how neurons in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampal neurons work together to help guide future learning. Read More
According to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making. Read More
In the medial prefrontal cortex, loneliness is associated with a reduced representational similarity between the self and others. Feeling socially disconnected may be mirrored by a self-representation of being a "loner." Read More
Histamines may help to reduce tics associated with Tourette syndrome, a new mouse study finds. Read More
A new study in mice reveals a possible link between the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism-like symptoms in offspring. Offspring exposed to fluoxetine (Prozac) in utero were more likely to exhibit impaired neurotransmission caused by an overactive serotonin receptor in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain implicated in modulating social behaviors. However, treating the mice with a compound that blocks the receptor alleviated the behavioral problems and improved working memory. Read More
A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. Read More
Researchers report repeated social defeat stress activates microglia in the medial prefrontal cortex, triggering inflammation related cytokines. This leads to impaired neural responses in the mPFC, resulting in depressive behavior. Read More
Researchers report early indicators of depression and anxiety may be evident in the brain from birth. Read More
