Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats
Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like […]
When we’re born, our brains have a great deal of flexibility. Having this flexibility to grow and change gives the […] The human brain, with its 100 billion neurons that control every thought, word, and action, is the most complex and […] Driving to work, typing an email or playing a round of golf — people perform actions such as these throughout […] Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control […] Philosophers have pondered the nature of consciousness for thousands of years. In the 21st century, the debate over how the […] The brain rests in a fluid, which among other things protects it from concussions. Scientists have known this for centuries. […] One in 59 children in the United States lives with a form of autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers […] New research in mice has revealed that the brain’s underlying desire for sweet, and its distaste for bitter, can be […] There is a strong link between depression and anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT), a chronic thyroid condition affecting approximately […]Psychology Research
Brain cells called astrocytes have unexpected role in brain ‘plasticity’: Researchers show protein made by astrocytes enables the brain’s maturation and regulates its flexibility
Taking the brain apart to put it all together again
How the office org chart in your brain helps to organize your actions
Your brain anatomy may play a role in determining your food choices: Grey matter volume in two brain regions predicts selection of healthful food or tasty but unwholesome cuisine, study shows
Waking up is hard to do: Prefrontal cortex implicated in consciousness: Novel way to reverse deep unconsciousness
Brain’s water system and stroke treatment
Link found between neurotransmitter imbalance, brain connectivity in those with autism: Findings could lead to more targeted treatments for autism
No more sweet tooth? Scientists switch off pleasure from food in brains of mice: Altering activity in brain’s emotion center can eliminate the natural craving for sweet; findings could inform treatments for eating disorders
New hope for patients with depression and anxiety: Strong link between depression and anxiety disorders with chronic thyroid disease