Like humans, mice will compete over territory and mates, and show increased confidence in their fighting skills the more they win. At first, a brain chemical called dopamine is essential for young ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

A newly discovered biological chain reaction explains how high levels of a common brain chemical can lead to cellular overdrive in autism spectrum disorder. By tracing how nitric oxide disables a ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

AURORA, Colo. — After decades of studying the human brain, a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has identified a link between brain damage and criminal ...

A high-fat diet may do more than pack on pounds — it could disrupt aspects of gut–brain communication, potentially contributing to issues such as overeating and mood or cognitive changes, according to ...