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Older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely, new research shows. But contrary to earlier studies, eating more fish and less meat was not related to…

A structured analysis of the evidence confirms that infection with mosquito-borne Zika virus is a cause of the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), in addition to microcephaly and other congenital brain abnormalities, according to a sys…

Scientists have discovered that observing fear in others may change how information flows in the brain. The finding in a rodent model may have bearing on people who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder.

Scientists have presented the first direct evidence that human neocortical neurons have unique membrane properties that enhance signal processing. The research implies that human cortical neurons are efficient electrical microchips that use low membran…

The more emotional an experience is, the better we remember it. But do emotional states have a delayed effect on our ability to form new memories?

Researchers have found promising results for treating depression with a video game interface that targets underlying cognitive issues associated with depression rather than just managing the symptoms.

A new study demonstrates that regional cerebral blood flow is reduced in the Broca’s area — the region in the frontal lobe of the brain linked to speech production — in persons who stutter. More severe stuttering is associated with even greater reduc…

A new study sheds light on how the brain stores memories. The research is the first to demonstrate that the same brain region can both motivate a learned behavior and suppress that same behavior.

Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research.

New research by two cognitive psychology experts from Kingston University London is demonstrating how our decision making is heavily influenced by the world around us.