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A new study puts a positive spin on narcissism, suggesting that the trait makes teenagers more mentally tough and boosts their academic performance.

When migraine sufferers see the tell-tale squiggly lines, light flashes and blind spots of a migraine aura, they prepare for a migraine. When researchers see the brain image of an aura, they try to figure out what causes it and if there is a way to sto…

A new study describes a new mechanism involved in memory loss associated with aging.

Rats that persistently choose alcohol despite negative consequences have the same altered signaling mechanism in the brain as human addicts, a study shows.

Researchers have discovered a circuit in the brain that is necessary for unlearning fear. The study details the role of dopamine in ensuring that rats stop being afraid when there isn’t anything to be afraid of anymore.

A new computational-model reveals that serotonin, one of the most widespread chemicals in the brain, can speed up learning.

Serotonin levels have been linked to the regulation of mood and sexual function. Emerging research now reveals more about its role in learning processes.

Imagine that you’re supposed to meet colleagues for dinner, only you can’t remember what their faces look like. For some, this is a reality, as people with face blindness or developmental prosopagnosia (DP) have severe difficulties recognizing faces, i…

A study of rat brain slices demonstrates how nicotine interacts with cells that regulate the output of a brain region involved in habit formation. The research could inform efforts to help people quit smoking and avoid relapse.