New research reveals how synaptic connections in the cerebral cortex can strengthen during sleep, offering insight into how ...

Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes brain circuits tied to fear and anxiety.

Even after symptoms subside, people who’ve experienced depression may retain a heightened sensitivity to punishment and ...

A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens.

A new study reveals that women who engage in regular sexual activity experience fewer symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), such as vaginal dryness, irritation, and pain.

A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula and the ...

A new attention model reveals how the human brain allocates limited perceptual resources to focus on goal-relevant ...

A new study reveals how the brain can make decisions based not only on direct experiences, but also on indirect associations ...

Researchers have shown that AI can detect personality traits from written text and, crucially, now understand how these ...

A new study has found that damage to a specific white matter pathway in the brain—the right uncinate fasciculus—may increase ...

Surgeons have performed the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S., using advanced robotic tools to avoid opening ...

A new neuroimaging study has identified distinct structural brain differences in individuals with psychopathy, particularly ...