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A recent study details the neuronal response to excessive iron accumulation, which is associated with age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

An interdisciplinary research team has found important clues about the functioning of the sensorimotor cortex. The new findings on neuronal activities in this brain area could be helpful for the further development and use of so-called neuroprostheses….

Women with prolonged mental health problems up to three years after childbirth may be suffering from irregular immune system responses, according to new research.

The neurotransmitter serotonin plays a key role in both the onset and in the unlearning of fear and anxiety. A research team has been investigating the underlying mechanisms. The researchers showed that mice lacking a specific serotonin receptor unlear…

The perception that resources are unfairly distributed is at the root of many social conflicts. Researchers have investigated the motives influencing our perception of justice in resource distribution. They found that although people feel an aversion t…

Laser light therapy has been shown to be effective in improving short term memory, according to a new study. Scientists demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short term, or working memory, in people by up to 25 per cent.

A randomized control trial led by psychologists shows the positive effects learning to play music for just a few weeks has on cognitive abilities.

Does stress during pregnancy impact children’s cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new study.

A research team has discovered the underlying neural mechanism that allows us to feel empathy. The group’s study on mice hinted that empathy is induced by the synchronized neural oscillations in the right hemisphere of the brain, which allows the anima…

Researchers report early stage clinical study results of tests with non-invasive 40Hz light and sound treatment.