In recent years, scientists have identified hundreds of different genes associated with autism, a burst of discovery that has prompted a new and perplexing question: how can so many different genes ...

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter brain circuits in the amygdala and dopamine system to reduce the motivation to seek out high-calorie foods.

Researchers identified a brain pathway that protects dopamine-producing neurons and slows Parkinson’s progression in female ...

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for ...

The embryonic receptor "Smoothened" regulates dopamine and acetylcholine timing to control learning and habit formation in adults.

New insight into decision-making pathways in the brain may impact the way engineers think about artificial intelligence, ...

Neuroscience is uncovering how targeted training, daily habits, and smart recovery tactics can rewire the brain for sharper, longer-lasting focus. From music practice to batching tasks, small, ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Understanding how the brain works requires more than studying single regions in isolation. The cerebral cortex depends on long-distance connections that link specialized areas into coordinated ...