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Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say they are getting closer to identifying the mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and biomarkers that can aid in early diagnosis and predictions of symptom severity.

A new study into impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel like frauds even if they are actually capable and well-qualified, reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the best -- and worst -- ways to cope with such feelings.

It turns out that humans aren't the only animals that fidget. In a new study, researchers observed that the neural activity of mice performing trained tasks indicated that they also seemed to fidget while making decisions.

The ear’s tiny outer hair cells adjust the sensitivity of neighbouring inner hair cells to sound levels rather than acting like an amplifier, suggests a new study published today in eLife.

Experts frequently tout the value of a good night's sleep. However, a new study casts doubt on the value of sleep time suggesting that women who experience night sweats are more vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction as their sleep duration increases.

Results showed that aggregation of TDP-43 is not harmful but actually protects cells, changing our understanding of ALS and opening the door to radically new therapeutic approaches.

Researchers have discovered that the spreading of seizures through the brain can be suppressed depending on the amount of pressure within the brain, an important discovery that may revolutionize the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, led by Kristen Brennand, have dug deeper into the mystery of schizophrenia's genetic component. In a new study published in Nature Genetics, they explore the potential role of expression quantitative trait loci, or eQTLs, that govern the expression of several genes in schizophrenia.

Combining predictive mathematical models and laboratory experiments, a study by SISSA has shed light on several mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

It’s the first time that researchers have empirically demonstrated that cats display the same main attachment styles as babies and dogs.