When faced with complex choices, people show bursts of exploration before settling into preferred options of higher value. Read More
Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
A new study tests conventional theories on the development of the nervous system and sheds light on how the nervous system may have evolved. Read More
Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated. Read More
Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains. Read More
Is empathy really on the decline, as a recent study suggests? Researchers investigate how and why people chose to be empathetic, or to avoid empathy, in their daily lives. Read More
Researchers report demyelination may not be as good an indicator of the progression of MS as previously thought. Read More
A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report. Read More
Researchers report spinal cord cross sectional area is not a good predictor of axonal loss in multiple sclerosis. Read More
Better quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports. Read More
Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing. Read More
A new study reports when certain brain areas react more strongly to food rewards than financial rewards, children are more likely to overeat, even if they are not hungry or overweight. Read More
