New research from Emory University and international organizations could be a breakthrough in treating childhood brain cancer ...

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

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Scientists have uncovered a fascinating way the brain learns to override instinctive fears, shedding light on how we adapt to ...

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In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers has identified compelling ...

Researchers analyzed concentrations of microplastics in 91 brain tissue samples collected during autopsies in 2016 and 2024. The samples were from the frontal cortex, the brain region above and behind ...

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to ...

Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with disorders such as PTSD, anxiety and phobias.

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

As organizations look for ways to create high-performing teams, The Social Brain provides evidence-based strategies that ...

Researchers have identified brain mechanisms that help animals suppress instinctive fear responses when threats prove harmless over time.