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A large Swedish population study finds a robust link between stress-induced illness due to traumatic events and several types of cardiovascular disease.

Researchers have found that the rat brain activates the same cells when they observe the pain of others as when they experience pain themselves. In addition, without activity of these ‘mirror neurons,’ the animals no longer share the pain of others. Fi…

Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their intentions. Dysfunction in these ‘simulation neurons’ may hel…

Five new studies conducted as part of a doctoral thesis show how sleep loss affects a person’s emotional perception and emotional response control.

The anti-cancer drug pembrolizumab has shown promise in slowing or stopping the progression of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a typically fatal infection of the brain caused by the JC virus (JCV).

Using an experimental positron emission tomography (PET) scan, researchers have found elevated amounts of abnormal tau protein in brain regions affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a small group of living former National Football Leagu…

Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury.

With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in part due to its reported ability to relieve morning sickness. A new study, conducted in rats, sheds light on how cannabis e…

Animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy, according to new findings.