Weight loss isn't simply a matter of willpower, it's actually connected to basic visual and olfactory cues. Read More
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Study implicates the PIEZO2 gene in experiencing the urge to urinate. The gene helps at least two cell types in the brain to identify when the bladder is full and needs emptying. Read More
Researchers have succeeded in making superficial white matter visible in a living human brain. Read More
How the brain represents and codes a pleasant outcome can have an impact on decision making. Read More
Witnessing bad behaviors triggers similar neural responses to those triggered by noxious smells. The study also pinpoints a biomarker in the brain for disgust. Read More
Researchers say during group problem-solving tasks, components of the "social brain" are co-activated, but they do not increase their coupling during cooperation as would be suggested by a holistic network. Read More
Study reveals a link between personality traits and adherence to shelter at home warnings. Researchers report those who score high on extroversion are more likely to ignore stay at home warnings, while those with other traits were more likely to stay in, regardless of the strength of government warnings. Read More
Astrocytes respond to cocaine exposure in the brains of mice by promoting the formation of new synapses. Read More
Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression. Read More
A study of four drugs to combat chronic neuropathic pain finds Nortriptyline has the highest efficacious percentage and lowest quit rate. Read More
Recovery from multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice depends upon the ability for microglia to break down the remains of damaged cells. Read More
Early childhood trauma has an impact on glucose metabolism and blood composition, which are passed on to the next generation. Read More
