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Female mice housed alone during adolescence show atypical development of the prefrontal cortex and resort to habitual behavior in adulthood, according to new research. These findings show how social isolation could lead to an over-reliance on habit-lik…

The intensity of brain activity during the day, notwithstanding how long we’ve been awake, appears to increase our need for sleep, according to a new study in zebrafish.

A study carried out with a new human stem cell-derived model reveals that the most prevalent genetic risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), impairs the function of human brain immune cells, microglia. These findings pave th…

In the largest and most in-depth study of its kind, scientists confirm that physical fitness is associated with improved cognitive ability.

This Friday the 13th, we take a look at the psychological mechanisms of superstitions and their effect on mental health and well-being.

Researchers have made discoveries regarding the effect of the dipeptide Leucine-Histidine (LH) in suppressing microglial activation and depression-associated emotional disturbances. LH dipeptide is found in fermented foods such as blue cheese and natto…

In breast cancer, metastases to the brain often spell a death sentence; many women survive for less than a year after diagnosis. A new study reveals how the cancer is able to cross the blood-brain-barrier: by sending out exosomes that hijack the natura…

A recent study revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions compared to non-tea drinkers.

Routine sparring in boxing can cause short-term impairments in brain-to-muscle communication and decreased memory performance, according to new research.

New research reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes — star-shaped cells in the brain closely associated with neurons — track distinct information during behavior. The researchers found that astrocytes can integrate information …