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New findings demonstrate that there may be ways to address blood-brain barrier dysfunction in epilepsy.

Blurry and clear versions of an image are represented similarly in the brain, according to a neuroimaging study. The research shows how the visual system fills in missing information to maintain perception when visibility is low.

A brain network that gives rise to feelings of gratitude has been uncovered. The study could spur future investigations into how these ‘building blocks’ transform social information into complex emotions.

The locus coeruleus is a nucleus that controls attention, memory and alertness, but a study shows that it seems to weaken in later years.

For millions of Americans who are obese and living with diabetes or prediabetes, feelings of sadness, anger and anxiety are often part of daily life. A new study suggests those negative feelings may stem from problems regulating blood sugar levels that…

A new study identifies a molecule that may be critical to the repair of white matter, the fatty tissue wrapped around parts of brain cells that helps speed up communication. New findings suggest that the molecule triggers a pathway that is normally use…

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the visualization of human brain tissue at the microscopic level.

Sleep may not be that indispensable when it comes to remembering new information, suggests a new study. Simply resting quietly might do the trick.

This study investigates the complex relationships between pre-birth exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, and thinking and attention skills in 12-year-olds.

The volume of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and calories consumed by very vulnerable preemies significantly contributes to increased brain volume and white matter development, however additional research is needed to determine specific nutritional ap…