A new study maps out the network of circuits that produce dopamine when a rat is exposed to cocaine. Read More
A new study reports on a possible reason for accelerated cell deterioration in Parkinson's disease. Read More
A new discovery into the molecular origins of Parkinson's disease could provide new avenues for treatment and prevention of the disease. Read More
Researchers have developed a new, ultra thin, minimally invasive device for controlling neurons with optogenetics and drugs. Read More
Dopamine neurons are activated less than in adults brains when teens are faced with the prospect of a reward, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers suggest oxytocin could motivate women to help a crying baby. Read More
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model. Read More
Researchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine. Read More
A neuroimaging study looks at how closely the human-pet relationship mirrors the mother-child bond. Read More
Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice. Read More
Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision. Read More
New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full. Read More
