Biological mechanisms related to sleep loss affect the immune system and trigger an inflammatory response, a new study reports.
Researchers discover three specific drugs affect three different kinds of neurotransmitter receptors which all appear to play roles in Fragile X.
Researchers investigate how neurons are generated in hope to find potential new treatments for TSC and other neurological disorders.
Babies who are able to tell the difference between large and small groups of items prior to learning how to count are more likely to be proficient in mathematics later in life, a new study reports.
Using neuroimaging techniques, researchers find new clues as to what happens to the brain as it slips into unconsciousness.
Researchers indicate that brain scans show signs of autism which could eventually support behavior-based diagnosis.
Depression and suicidal ideation is higher in those who suffer from migraines, a new study finds.
A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.
Using neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia.
Mouse whisker research reveals a signaling pathway which relays touch signals to the brain.
Researchers collect the first solid evidence that the pattern of brain activity seen when someone performs mathematical exercises under controlled conditions is similar to those seen when a person engages in quantitative thought in the course of their daily lives.
The "hunger hormone" ghrelin, when released during chronic stress, makes the brain more vulnerable to traumatic events. Researchers suggest this could predispose people to PTSD.
