Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ...

Dopamine is often casually labelled the brain's "pleasure chemical", but neuroscientists say this popular idea misses the point, and may even explain why people so often feel conflicted, restless and ...

LSD affects your brain by flooding it with serotonin — the neurotransmitter linked to mood and perception. This video explains why LSD can cause euphoria, hallucinations, and even anxiety, all from a ...

Our daily actions affect the brain more than we realize. According to psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor, simple activities can ...

From creative pursuits to simple sensory shifts, these psychologist-approved hobbies can help naturally support dopamine ...

For much of the 20th century, scientists believed that the adult human brain was largely fixed. According to this view, the brain developed during ...

New research suggests pain is not a simple signal of injury but a process that unfolds across nerves, spinal cord, and brain.

A new study adds to the wide body of research connecting chlorpyrifos to neurological effects, such as those experienced with Parkinson's.

Scientists have found that the human brain understands spoken language in a surprisingly similar way to advanced AI systems.

Researchers outline a roadmap for applying transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technique for stimulating the brain ...

A newly discovered collection of neurons suggests the brain and heart communicate to trigger a neuroimmune response after a heart attack, which may pave the way for new therapies ...

Findings could create new opportunities to treat and study neurodegenerative diseasesScientists discovered that sugar ...