Kevin Guttenplan, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), says astrocytes are like the “dark ...

New research discovers a lateral habenula cell group acting as a disappointment meter when reality misses expectations.

Scientists have uncovered a key brain signal that helps us break old habits and adapt when circumstances suddenly change. By ...

Summary: A theoretical neuro-philosophy and cognitive neuroscience framework challenged the foundational scientific consensus ...

Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as the most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies ...

The team also found that the old behavior may not disappear entirely.

For centuries, people have turned to prayer for comfort, guidance, healing, and connection with God. While prayer has long ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by ...

“Brain-based learning” is everywhere. From TED Talks to professional development workshops, educators are told that neuroscience holds the key to unlocking student potential. We hear about prefrontal ...