Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

Taking probiotics can help reduce negative feelings. This is shown by research by at Universiteit Leiden. They also investigated which people benefit most from these "good" bacteria.

A study reveals that the HDAC5 enzyme regulates the gene Scn4b, which affects neuronal activity in the brain's reward regions. This regulation helps form long-lasting drug memories and contributes to relapse in cocaine use disorder.

Researchers say balance should be struck between reducing environmental harm and maintaining the positive role of dogs as companions.

In a study in Sweden’s River Dal, researchers found that exposure to the anti-anxiety drug clobazam improved juvenile Atlantic salmon migration success. However, the behavioral changes induced by the drug raised concerns about potential risks.

A study identifies key brain activity patterns involved in urinary incontinence in stroke survivors. Using fMRI, the research shows how strokes disrupt brain regions critical for bladder control, offering new insights into potential therapies.

A recent study reveals that individuals with cannabis use disorder exhibit elevated dopamine levels in brain regions tied to psychosis. Using brain imaging, researchers showed that long-term cannabis use can disrupt normal brain processes.

A recent study at Tufts University showed that vitamin K deficiency in mice led to impaired memory, reduced neurogenesis, and increased brain inflammation. These findings suggest that vitamin K plays a crucial role in supporting brain health.

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, a new study reports.

University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications such as opioids.

A new study reveals that increased blood flow to the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, causes stiffness. This discovery offers insight into how reduced blood flow might impact hippocampal health.