A new study sheds light on the neural mechanism behind why some people with autism are unable to make eye contact with others.
Study provides evidence that exposure to electromagnetic fields such as those from cell phone towers can generate pain sensations in amputees.
Before a rat avoids a place of which they hold fearful memories, the brain recalls memories of the physical location where the event occurred, researchers report.
A new study reports learning by retrieval practice can help protect memory against the negative effects of stress.
Researchers investigate the path of synaptic vesicles.
Higher levels of sleepiness were associated with a reduction in both social activities and the amount of time people engage in social events. Social activities in the afternoons were linked to increased sleepiness following the engagement and longer sleep duration at night. Higher levels of social interaction at night were linked to reduced immediate sleepiness and shorter overall sleep duration.
A new study sheds light on how the brain codes navigation behavior at larger scales.
Researchers have identified an area of the brain that helps us to perceive boundaries.
Study finds an association between resting state network connectivity abnormalities in those with major depressive disorder who experienced childhood trauma.
Glutamatergic neural connections between the prelimbic prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens appear to be responsible for co-morbid anxiety and OCD behaviors.
Neuroimaging study reveals abnormalities in memory replay in those with schizophrenia.
Those who experience chronic adversity throughout life have impaired ability to produce sufficient dopamine levels to help them cope with stressful situations.
