Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution.

A new study identifies biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) as a crucial enzyme defending neurons from oxidative stress, acting ...

A large-scale brain imaging analysis reveals that our brains can forecast what kinds of messages will go viral.

New research reveals that English-speaking children continue to refine their capitalization skills well past the early grades ...

Researchers exploring risky decision-making in rats found that a specific reward-related neural circuit influences impulsivity and risk-taking in complex ways that depend on timing and biological sex.

New research using fruit flies reveals that sleep loss can trigger both increased eating and sleeping—if the deprivation leads to energy depletion.

As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious form of depression.

A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in ...

Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions ...

New research reveals how tiny electrical gates in the brain, known as NMDA receptors, control learning, memory, and neuron ...

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

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.