A new philosophical theory proposes that the meaning of life isn’t something static, but something we feel out as we move ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that genes linked to mental and neurodegenerative disorders, such as autism, depression, ...

A new study has uncovered how the brain efficiently encodes and recalls visual memories—by organizing them into categories ...

While grief is a natural part of loss, some people experience persistently high levels that can have long-term health ...

Without the receptor, ADGRG1, the microglia barely nibbled on the toxic protein. Using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers observed how the loss of ADGRG1 led to the rapid buildup of ...

Summary: Unlike most tissues, the retina doesn’t summon neutrophils—the body’s typical first responders—when injured. Instead ...

Seeing faces in objects—known as face pareidolia—triggers a powerful attentional response, according to a new study.

Women who commit lethal violence rarely display psychopathy, instead acting out of provocation and perceived threats.

Summary: A new study shows that inflammation levels influence how cannabis affects anxiety and sleep quality. Researchers ...

A new study shows how math helps explain why babies nap erratically, teens stay up late, and older adults wake earlier.

Scientists developed a computational “aging clock” that measures the biological age of brain cells and identifies compounds ...

A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.