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Brain disease scientists may need to look beyond nerve cells and start paying attention to the star-shaped cells known as ‘astrocytes,’ because they play specialized roles in the development and maintenance of nerve circuits, and may contribute to a wi…

Progress has been made toward understanding the physiological mechanisms that underlie Gulf War illness and identifying possible treatments, says a new report on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, a condition that affects as many as 250,000 veterans of the …

The gene mutation that causes Huntington’s disease appears in every cell in the body, yet kills only two types of brain cells. Why? Scientists used a unique approach to switch the gene off in individual brain regions and zero in on those that play a …

Researchers find that walking can boost creativity by 60%, compared with sitting. However, walking does not appear to benefit focused thinking that requires correct answers.

Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, according to a recent study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and their colleagues.

Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, may prevent the depletion of self-control, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Mirror neurons discharge both when we execute and when we observe a specific action.

Researchers have found evidence of an interaction between prenatal smoking and genetic risk factors that increase aggressive behavior in children, especially in girls.

A Michigan State University researcher is looking to give exercise enthusiasts the extra nudge they need during a workout, and her latest research shows that a cyber buddy can help.

With a new generation of military veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a prominent concern in American medical institutions and the…