Preclinical studies on animals have identified brain pathways that drive quick, protective fear responses to "scary" sounds.

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(THE CONVERSATION) Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through ...

Researchers have identified a network of connections linking the brainstem and spinal cord that helps control hand and arm movements, revealing an unexpected layer of the nervous system enabling ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research published in Journal of ...

A new study finds a link between early eating and lifelong brain health, suggesting that consuming unhealthy foods during childhood can affect how the brain regulates eating in the long term.

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In a groundbreaking study, a New York University Langone research team believes they have honed in on the brain pathways of a genetically determined repetitive motor behavior that is linked to autism.

From lab-grown mini-brains to neck surgery, researchers explore how the glymphatic system can help in treating diseases. Read ...

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