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This special feature explores the science behind lucid dreaming, an experience in which a person realizes they are dreaming as they continue to dream.

A new study now shows that if telomeres change in their length, that change is also reflected in our brain structure.

Anti-epileptic medicine can curb the dangerous communication and possibly be part of future treatment.

The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, provides energy for cellular functions. But those activities can become disturbed when chronic stress leads to anxiety symptoms in mice and humans.

In response to seizures, the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a network of flattened tubes in the cell that packages and transports proteins, triggers a stress response that reduces brain activity and seizure severity. The new findings may have important im…

You’d expect excessive athletic training to make the body tired, but can it make the brain tired too? A new study suggests that the answer is ‘yes.’

Researchers have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research could lead to the development of new treatments for chronic pain and depression.

The brains of young children get thinner as they grow. At least that’s what scientists used to believe. For decades, the debate has been about how and why that happens. Now neuroscientists suggest that it may be partly an illusion.

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a method to reduce anxiety, stress, PTSD, and depression. It involves tapping specific points on the face and body. Here, we discuss the uses and effectiveness of EFT tapping and provide instructions on how to do it.

Two studies provide evidence for the impact of biology by using artificial intelligence to identify patterns of brain activity that make people less responsive to certain antidepressants. Put simply, scientists showed they can use imaging of a patient’…