New research reveals that certain cells inactivate one parent’s copy of a gene, leading to a bias in gene activity that may ...

Researchers have uncovered a new understanding of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a common side effect in Parkinson’s patients, ...

Time perception varies depending on context, often slowing in emergencies or unfamiliar settings and speeding up during ...

Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral ...

A new "molecular lantern" technique allows researchers to monitor molecular changes in the brain non-invasively using a thin ...

Children in multilingual households, including those with autism, demonstrate stronger executive functions, such as inhibition, flexibility, and perspective-taking, compared to monolingual peers.

New research in epigenetics reveals how early-life experiences influence gene expression and brain development.

A new study reveals that humans think at a rate of 10 bits per second, while sensory systems process a billion bits per ...

While humans share over 95% of their genome with chimpanzees, our brains are far more complex due to differences in gene expression.

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents found that those who initiated substance use before age 15 exhibited distinct ...

Summary: New research reveals how oxytocin profoundly influences social behavior and emotional responses in the brain. Animal ...

The hormone estrogen increases binge drinking in females by enhancing activity in neurons within the brain's BNST region.