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For at least 150 years, we know that traumatic brain injury can change several domains of behavior, impairing social behavior or memory, for instance, depending on which brain areas have been damaged. However, mapping the relation between brain areas a…

Researchers have developed an endoscope as thin as a human hair that can image the activity of neurons in the brains of living mice, giving researchers access to areas that cannot be seen with microscopes or other types of endoscopes.

A systematic review of eight trials of nutrient-based treatments in young people with first-episode psychosis suggests that some may improve symptoms.

For the first time, researchers have captured microglia nibbling on brain synapses. Their findings show that the special glial cells help synapses grow and rearrange, demonstrating the essential role of microglia in brain development.

Exposures of pregnant women and children to common thyroid-hormone-disrupting toxins may be linked to the increased incidence of brain development disorders, according to new research. The review describes how numerous, common chemicals can interfere w…

Do nice people really finish last? If so, who is most likely to succeed? A new study claims to hold the answer to these burning questions.

Moving from a self-criticizing inner voice — the hallmark of perfectionism — to a more compassionate one can be challenging. Here’s our guide to help you.

Both men and women can experience anxiety related to sexual intercourse, which may affect their life quality. What are some ways to overcome these worries?

A new study has revealed that the human brain’s tiniest blood vessels can activate genes known to trigger spinal motor neurons, prompting the neurons to grow during early development. The findings could provide insights into how amyotrophic lateral scl…

Newly discovered gene mutations may help explain the cause of a disease that drastically impairs walking and thinking.