Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study. Read More
Researchers discover a signature of brain activity in some severely brain injured patients, who regained some consciousness after using certain drug treatments. Read More
According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens. Read More
A new study reveals people with schizophrenia have a disrupted stress response. Researchers report those with schizophrenia have an increase in dopamine release in the striatum, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in response to stress. Read More
By transplanting healthy glial cells, researchers have succeeded in reducing the symptoms and slowing the progression of Huntington's disease in mice. Read More
Researchers have identified a neurological reasons why people with eating disorders are able to override the urge to eat. Read More
Astrocytes in the striatum appear to play a critical role in stuttering. Researchers found treatment with risperidone helped reduce stuttering by increasing the metabolism of striatal astrocytes. Read More
A neuroimaging study reveals people with OCD who receive daily cognitive behavioral therapy to help curb their compulsive behaviors show stronger connections between specific brain regions. Read More
According to researchers, fMRI brain scans may be used to predict a patient's responsiveness to antipsychotic medications. Read More
A new study reveals why, when the brain is faced with an overwhelming number of similar options, it struggles to make a decision. Read More
Researchers have discovered a method to prolong the benefits of extinction and identified a new way to improve exposure therapy in people suffering from phobias and PTSD. Read More
Researchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed. Read More
