Altering the structure of perineuronal nets could be a mechanism that underlies sleep-induced memory changes. Read More
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Hearing loss associated with aging may have more to do with the death of hair cells in the ears than stria vascularis damage. Read More
Study reveals the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in individual differences to alcohol preference. The findings shed new light on how some are more prone to alcohol use disorder than others. Read More
The infralimbic system priorities caring for offspring and promotes maternal behavior in rats. Read More
Neurons created as a result of adult neurogenesis mature for longer and grow larger than those created during infancy. Findings suggest adult-born neurons may have a more powerful function than those created during infancy and may play a critical role in neuroplasticity. Read More
Loneliness alters how the brain represents relationships, a new study reports. Read More
Estrogen level fluctuations appear to play a role in alcohol use disorder in women. Reducing the number of estrogen receptors in the ventral tegmental area decreased binge drinking behaviors in female mouse models. Read More
Activity in the frontoparietal network during memory tasks reflected the individual working memory capabilities of children, with an activity pattern unique to working memory. Read More
A new study reports difficulty in telling members of an "outgroup" apart is linked to visual processing. Read More
Strengthened amygdala pathways increase aggression in those who have experienced trauma. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD. Read More
Increased levels of serotonin transporters in the amygdala may explain why some people are more prone to anxiety than others. Read More
Learning produces changes in connectivity via multiple synaptic mechanisms that are consistent with observed behavioral changes. Read More
