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Scientists have described increased connections between key parts of the brains of monkeys who have taken methylphenidate (Ritalin).

The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffe…

Exposure to high levels of oxygen encourages the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study.

New research shows just how powerful your imagination can be and how you can tap into this hidden resource to overcome your fears and anxieties.

New research shows early caffeine treatment of premature babies born less than 29 weeks’ gestation has no long-term negative effects on brain development.

A study examines what happens in children’s brains when they anticipate a touch to the hand, and relates this brain activity to the executive functions the child demonstrates on other mental tasks.

A new study finds that higher levels of alpha brain waves in a specific brain area enable us to think of unexpected associations that signal creativity.

Research investigating how the brain responds to visual patterns in people with autism has shown that sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood.

New ‘classification models’ sense how well humans trust intelligent machines they collaborate with, a step toward improving the quality of interactions and teamwork.

According to some estimates, up to one in three people around the world may experience severe anxiety in their lifetime. Researchers have now revealed a previously unknown mechanism underlying anxiety. Targeting this biochemical pathway may help develo…