Over the course of their lives, animals form associations between sensory stimuli and predicted threats or rewards. These associations can, in turn, shape the behaviors of animals, prompting them to ...
After spending a semester in Copenhagen conducting research on health anxiety, CC senior Chris Gruschow ’26 earned the Award ...
The neuropeptide oxytocin is a special messenger substance that nerve cells use to communicate with each other. It is acting ...
Vision shapes behavior and, a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds, behavior and internal states shape vision. The research, published Nov. 25 in Neuron, finds in mice that via specific circuits, ...
A wave of recent neuroscience research has identified specific molecular and cellular mechanisms through which alcohol disrupts signaling between brain cells, offering a sharper picture of how ...
A new study finds sparkling water helps esports players maintain focus and reduce mental fatigue better than plain water.
A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...