Neuroscience News logo for mobile.
        Neuroscience News Logo
          Neuroscience News Small Logo
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News
          Random
          • Latest
          • Oldest
          • Random
          • A to Z

          pituitary gland

          Image shows a drawing of a person leaning away from others.
          FeaturedPsychology
          ·November 7, 2016·2 min read

          People With Low Oxytocin Levels Suffer Reduced Empathy

          Researchers reveal those with low levels of oxytocin as a result of medical conditions perform worse on empathy tasks.
          Read More
          This image shows the location of the pituitary gland in the human brain.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·September 26, 2013·4 min read

          Soldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone Problems

          Soldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.
          Read More
          This shows a brain
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 11, 2021·5 min read

          Brain Memory Signals Linked to Blood Sugar Levels

          Researchers report on how a cluster of neurons in the hippocampus may directly regulate metabolism.
          Read More
          Image shows a light beam shining onto a neuron.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 5, 2015·2 min read

          Flipping Fertility Master Switch with Optogenetics

          Researchers use optogenetics to obtain a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying fertility.
          Read More
          The image is a diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.
          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos
          ·November 13, 2013·6 min read

          Menstrual Cycle Influences Concussion Outcomes

          Women who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.
          Read More
          Image shows hPSC-derived pituitary cells after 30 days of differentiation.
          FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 14, 2016·5 min read

          Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats

          According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.
          Read More
          Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology
          ·January 13, 2014·3 min read

          Multi-Institutional Team Finds Targetable Mutation in Rare Brain Tumor

          A genetic mutation associated with a number of cancers could also be responsible for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare but debilitating brain tumor, a new study reports.
          Read More
          Image shows the pituitary gland.
          FeaturedGenetics
          ·February 3, 2016·3 min read

          Growing a Functioning Pituitary Gland

          Researchers have successfully grown a functioning 3D pituitary-like structure from embryonic stem cells.
          Read More
          Image shows oxytocin producing neurons.
          FeaturedNeurologyPain
          ·March 7, 2016·4 min read

          Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain

          Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.
          Read More
          This shows a mom and her newborn
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 21, 2022·4 min read

          Hormone Found to Regulate Mothers’ Behavior

          Prolactin, a hormone responsible for milk production in mothers, reduces a mother's investment in aggressive behaviors and helps to increase protective behaviors.
          Read More

          Latest Neuro News

          • Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality
          • Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns
          • Sleep Apnea and Its Link to Alzheimer’s Associated Brain Changes
          • Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism
          • Intelligence and Decision-Making: Do Smarter People Really Think Faster?
          Neuroscience News Footer Logo
          • Facebook
          • Twitter
          • Instagram
          • YouTube
          • Linkedin

          Neuroscience News Sitemap
          Neuroscience Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
          Free Neuroscience MOOCs
          About
          Contact Us
          Privacy Policy
          Submit Neuroscience News
          Subscribe for Emails

          Neuroscience Research
          Psychology News
          Brain Cancer Research
          Alzheimer’s Disease
          Parkinson’s News
          Autism / ASD News
          Neurotechnology News
          Artificial Intelligence News
          Robotics News

          Search Neuroscience News

          Neuroscience News is an online science magazine offering free to read research articles about neuroscience, neurology, psychology, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, robotics, deep learning, neurosurgery, mental health and more.

          Neuroscience News
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News
          Neuroscience News Small Logo
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News
          Neuroscience News LogoNeuroscience News
          This shows two heads.

          Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

          This shows two women drinking.

          Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

          This shows a sleeping man.

          Sleep Apnea and Its Link to Alzheimer’s Associated Brain Changes

          This shows a woman covered in leaves.

          Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism

          Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
          Neuroscience neurobiology brain research Psychology Neurology
          See all results

          Subscribe

          Neuroscience News Daily Emails
          Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up.