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A misunderstanding of how the certain parts of the brain function has hampered the creation of pharmaceuticals to effectively address fear and anxiety disorders, a pair of researchers has concluded.

A new study shows significant improvement in critical components of reading, including decoding and vocabulary, among children treated with atomoxetine compared to placebo.

Imagine if playing a new video game or riding a rollercoaster could help you prepare for an exam or remember other critical information.A new study in mice shows this link may be possible.

In Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Gregor Hasler (University of Bern) analyzes the neuroscientific implications of the pursuit of well-being.

A study of a new mouse model identifies a drug target that has the potential to increase social interaction in individuals with some forms of autism spectrum disorder.

Researchers report that they were able to train unknowing volunteers to develop a mild but significant preference or dislike for faces that they had previously regarded neutrally.

A researcher studying how the brain uses perception of the environment to guide action has a new understanding of the neural circuits responsible for transforming sensation into movement.

Two brain regions that are involved in creating panoramic memories have now been identified by neuroscientists. These brain regions, known as the OPA and RSC, help us to merge fleeting views of our surroundings into a seamless, 360-degree panorama.

Having a little bit of extra fat may help reduce the risk of developing diseases caused by toxic protein aggregation, such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Scientists have discovered a new communication process between organelles inside th…

Why do we — and the fruit flies that sometimes inhabit our kitchens — seek out protein-full foods when we’re running on empty? And what does that preference mean for the odds of living a longer life, whether it’s measured in decades for a human, or d…