Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that brain immune cells from people with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently than cells from low-risk people when exposed ...

New research shows that different brain regions handle timing and location in distinct ways, offering fresh insights into how we track when and where things occur.

Adults, like babies, can become overtired. Experts explain why it makes sleeping hard and how to break the cycle. Counting ...

Researchers found that female mice using only maternal X chromosomes showed faster cognitive decline, which could help ...

Imagine a swarm of fireflies, flickering lights on and off in the nighttime space. How does the human brain process and ...

Dissociative identity disorder arises as a response to trauma. Understanding its neurobiology offers valuable insights into ...

The human brain filters trillions of sensory inputs down to just 10 bits per second, a cognitive bottleneck shaped by ...

In anterior regions, such as the frontal cortex, space and time are processed independently, with distinct neural populations ...

When smart people make irrational choices, we often assume they are acting out of selfishness, stupidity or stubbornness.

More frequent use of marijuana damages the brain’s working memory, which could lead to issues with safety, communications and ...

The myth that cannabis is harmless because it’s natural has been further debunked—by scientists in a pot-friendly state.