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Scientists have created synthetic brain systems called ‘circuitoids’ to better understand dysfunctional movements in Parkinson’s, ALS and other diseases.

Whether we’re navigating a route to work or browsing produce at the grocery store, our brains are constantly making decisions about movement: Should I cross the street now or at the intersection? Should I reach for the red apple or the green apple? Whe…

The most common genetic cause of the brain diseases frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a mutation in the C9orf72 gene. Researchers have demonstrated that if an affected parent passes on this mutation, the children …

Scientists are just beginning to study the complex cerebral processes behind pain, and in a promising step forward, researchers have developed a functional MRI-based model that identifies brain activity patterns involved in varied pain experience, even…

Researchers have discovered a reason why we often struggle to remember the smaller details of past experiences.

Keele University psychologist Dr Richard Stephens has published a new research paper which explores how experiencing emotion impacts on people swearing.

Psychologists have designed an experiment to investigate whether human vision is more sensitive during physical activity.

Besides the classic stress response – an acute reaction that gradually abates when the threat passes – our bodies appear to have a separate mechanism that deals only with chronic stress, research indicates. These findings may lead to better diagnos…

Babies born with extremely low birth weight are not only at risk for physical problems but are also more likely to experience mental health problems later in life, according to an analysis of research conducted over nearly 30 years.

A specific gene that helps form memories from traumatic events can be manipulated, and in doing so may actually help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study.