Researchers have discovered that a gene called CHRNA3 plays a key role in determining alcohol sensitivity, helping explain why some people tolerate alcohol better than others.

New research shows that even mild early-life adversity can disrupt development, attachment, and stress regulation in young ...

A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep.

When fruit flies lack essential amino acids, their brains rewire their sense of smell to help them find food rich in the nutrients they need.

New research suggests that psychedelic drugs may work by strengthening specific brain connections linked to memory and cognition.

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of ...

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can ...

A new study reveals that while the ketogenic diet can prevent weight gain, it may cause severe long-term metabolic problems.

New brain imaging research has uncovered how the brain’s energy and activity reorganize as it transitions from wakefulness to ...

New research reveals that hunger can flip female mice from nurturing to aggressive—but only during specific hormonal phases.

Researchers have discovered that problems with the brain’s waste-clearing system—the glymphatic system—may significantly ...