New research reveals that certain cells inactivate one parent’s copy of a gene, leading to a bias in gene activity that may ...

Researchers have uncovered a new understanding of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a common side effect in Parkinson’s patients, ...

While humans share over 95% of their genome with chimpanzees, our brains are far more complex due to differences in gene ...

Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral ...

Sleep deprivation impairs brain regions responsible for suppressing unwanted thoughts, contributing to mental health ...

A new "molecular lantern" technique allows researchers to monitor molecular changes in the brain non-invasively using a thin ...

Children in multilingual households, including those with autism, demonstrate stronger executive functions, such as inhibition, flexibility, and perspective-taking, compared to monolingual peers.

New research in epigenetics reveals how early-life experiences influence gene expression and brain development.

Time perception varies depending on context, often slowing in emergencies or unfamiliar settings and speeding up during absorption or as we age.

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents found that those who initiated substance use before age 15 exhibited distinct ...

Researchers uncovered that the vestibulo-ocular reflex, a vital brain circuit stabilizing gaze during body tilts, matures independently of sensory input in newborns.

Summary: New research reveals how oxytocin profoundly influences social behavior and emotional responses in the brain. Animal ...