Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

In the novel experiment, participants underwent a brain MRI scan while being sprayed with water and low- and high-intensity hot sauces.

Researchers found that external factors like sleep, physical activity, and mood can influence brain connectivity for days. Their study revealed that past activities impact attention, cognition, and memory well into the following week.

Researchers discover new evidence that cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. They discovered that neuron density in some areas of the brain varies in children with autism.

Researchers shed light on why only maternal DNA is inherited inside the mitochondria and why if paternal mitochondria slips into a developing embryo, it can lead to lasting neurological, behavioral and reproductive problems in adults.

A study found long-term microstructural abnormalities in the brainstem of COVID-19 survivors, suggesting neuroinflammation contributes to persistent symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk – and could be implemented as a cost-effective public mental health measure.

Researchers have illustrated that synthetic cannabis can reduce agitation in Alzheimer's patients by an average of 30%.

This article explores the revolution in new drug modalities and the challenges around effective data strategies to support AI efforts.

A collaborative study between UK and Italian researchers investigates the biological mechanisms of major depressive disorder (MDD), focusing on the immune system's involvement. The research highlights gene expression profiles linked to inflammation.

A new study has revealed subtle differences in memory and cognition in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.