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The discovery that the human brain continues to produce new neurons in adulthood challenged a major dogma in the field of neuroscience, but the role of these neurons in behavior and cognition is…

The very changes specific to human evolution may have come at a cost, contributing to the genetic architecture underlying schizophrenia traits in modern humans, scientists say. Their new evolutionary approach to studying the disease provides new insigh…

Using a portable, non-invasive imaging device, a team of doctors has identified swelling in the back of the eyes of premature infants that correlates with poorer neurodevelopment as the babies grow.

Mandarin-speakers’ rely more on tone of voice rather than on facial cues to understand emotion compared to English-language speakers. This may be due to the limited eye contact and more restrained facial expressions common in East Asian cultures.

A new study by researchers from Australia provides further evidence that angry outbursts can trigger a heart attack – particularly in people at high risk.

Vasospasm, or severe narrowing of blood vessels, is a dangerous complication observed in children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. In a new paper, investigators have further defined the prevalence, associated factors and time course for …

An association between a broad range of pre-existing mental disorders and subsequent onset of severe or frequent headaches has been identified by researchers.

There appears to be a discrepancy between the desired and actual learning outcomes of National Socialism and Holocaust education at German schools.

As the population ages and more people have to balance caregiving and work, eldercare – looking after an older member of your family – must become part of a critical conversation at home, at work…