Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

The drugs have names that sound like small planets: semaglutide, liraglutide, lixisenatide. Collectively, they belong to a class of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs that has reshaped the ...

Researchers map the peptide behind semaglutide across 25 brain regions in each sex, finding striking differences in ...

Summary: Blockbuster weight-loss drugs like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and liraglutide (Saxenda) have transformed metabolic health, but we are only just beginning to understand where they work in ...

Here's how the amygdala processes fear and why it plays a key role in phobias. This is how the brain detects threats and triggers emotional fear responses.

The finding reveals a previously hidden motivation for gnawing in mammals, which could help lead to more effective treatments for oral health issues in humans Study: A Touch-Guided Neural Circuit ...

Imagine arriving at a busy location with people moving around and a multitude of visual and other sensory cues vying for your ...

A new study reveals that astrocytes, once dismissed as mere support cells, play a central role in fear memory.

A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

Anticipating the sugar content of a drink enhances the subjective perception of sweetness, even if the drink actually contains only a sweetener. This was reported on March 2 in The Journal of ...