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Making sense of the self

Interoception is the awareness of our physiological states. But precisely how the brain calculates and reacts to this information remains unclear. Neuroscientists now demonstrate how the insular cortex orchestrates the process. The work represents the …

Anxious about the news? Our top tips on how to cope

Does the constant cycle of negative world news make you anxious? Here, learn more about news-related anxiety and how you can fight back.

The surprising link between depression and the pursuit of happiness

According to new research, placing too much emphasis on happiness can actually give rise to depressive symptoms, especially in the Western world.

Sticky situation inside blood vessels can worsen stroke damage

A stroke appears to create a sticky situation inside the blood vessels of the brain that can worsen damage days, even months later, scientists report.

Blue light can help heal mild traumatic brain injury

Daily exposure to blue wavelength light each morning helps to re-entrain the circadian rhythm so that people get better, more regular sleep which was translated into improvements in cognitive function, reduced daytime sleepiness and actual brain repair.

Researchers discover novel potential target for drug addiction treatment

New research discovers a novel potential target for treating drug addiction through ‘the hidden stars of the brain.’

Chemicals between us: Surprising effects of oxytocin on cocaine addiction

Researchers have discovered gender-based differences in response to therapeutic oxytocin treatment in cocaine-addicted individuals with a history of childhood trauma. Oxytocin has been shown previously to function as a potential therapeutic in cases of…

Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors

The brain is equipped with barriers designed to keep out dangerous pathogens. Researchers have now found a novel way to circumvent the brain’s natural defenses when they’re counterproductive.

Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress

One in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

In mice, alcohol dependence results in brain-wide remodeling of functional architecture

Using novel imaging technologies, researchers produce first whole-brain atlas at single-cell resolution, revealing how alcohol addiction and abstinence remodel neural physiology and function in mice.