Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Long overlooked and underestimated, glial cells - non-neuronal cells that support, protect and communicate with neurons - are finally stepping into the neuroscience spotlight. A new Florida Atlantic ...

Youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study from Yale Child Study Center. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with ...

An overview of the principles and advantages of functional ultrasound imaging for brain and neuropharmacology research.

The room dissolves into a rushing collage of childhood bedrooms, long-forgotten faces and the exact shade of blue from an old ...

A new international and multidisciplinary study has unveiled a novel framework for understanding the concept of time persistence in the human brain, shedding light on its essential role in brain ...

The brain is never completely at rest. Even without external input, it produces spontaneous neural activity that creates synchronized fluctuations across different regions - a process known as ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining cognitive health is more important than ever. As we age, it’s common to experience memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and a general decline in mental ...

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a brain ...

Scientists have found a key brain network that’s disrupted by Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in Nature. The results change doctors’ understanding of what causes Parkinson’s ...