Imagine the brain as an atlas of possibilities and risks. Genetic variants linked to depression affect its shape, subtly ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

The human brain has 86 billion neurons connected by roughly 100 trillion synapses, making it one of the most complex objects ...

A new study published in the journal Addiction Neuroscience provides evidence that cannabidiol may help prevent the ...

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of ...

PHILADELPHIA— Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more likely to be damaged by brain injuries, such as concussion. Long-term ...

Luis M. García Marín receives funding from The University of Queensland (UQ). Miguel E. Rentería receives funding from the Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation, the Shake It Up Australia ...

Researchers analyzing the Framingham Heart Study cohort report that women with longer reproductive lifespans and a history of ...

Our brains quickly assess food, noting taste, health, and familiarity all at once. A study in 'Appetite' reveals this ...

New research shows jazz improvisation relies on shifting brain networks as musicians move from memory to creative freedom.