Researchers report the gustatory cortex relies on all the senses to anticipate taste.
The direction of appetite change associated with depression was linked to specific changes in the brain's reward system.
A new study will examine how the brain learns to make predictions over our lifespan.
Menopausal women who frequently sunbathe have increased levels of gonadotropins and lower levels of estrogen than their peers who are not active sun worshipers. Low estrogen levels and higher levels of other hormones increase the risk for a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers found significant cognitive benefits for older adults who took daily multivitamin-mineral supplements.
Retroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.
A new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.
Researchers are developing new solutions to help those with body identity integrity disorder and to keep them from their desire to self harm.
A group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.
Study reports a significant number of people with Parkinson's disease have precise deficits when learning from instructions. Researchers say the problems are associated with differences in brain function.
A new Current Biology study reveals there appears to be a strong genetic component to how people visually explore their environments.
Using optogenetics to stimulate neurons in the central amygdala, researchers turn on predatory hunting motivation in mice.
