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In adults, some brain regions retain a “childlike” ability to establish new connections, potentially contributing to our ability to learn new skills and form new memories as we age.

Although drugs have been developed that inhibit the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain — a condition which causes many brain disorders and nervous system diseases — the exact understanding of the mechanism by which these drugs work has not y…

Scientists, for the first time, generated induced pluripotent stem cells lines from non-cryoprotected brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently. According to the researchers, various forms of vitamin E seem to play a role in…

When it comes to deciding what food to eat, one might expect that people’s choices will be driven by past experience and personal preference, but how does the general appearance of the package impact buying decisions of consumers?

PET molecular imaging of the brain reveals that ketamine may act as an antidepressant by boosting serotonin activity in brain areas involved in motivation.

A review of the published scientific evidence has found that relaxation programs involving meditation offer a small benefit to people with a medical condition, including effects against depression similar in size to those achieved with antidepressant d…

More than one in five middle-school aged children with behavioral or emotional problems has recently engaged in sexting, according to a new study.

During a concussion, the brain bounces against the skull, and researchers believe the impact can cause changes they hope can be detected in blood tests.

A panel of judges ask how bad is too bad for Texas women seeking abortions.