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, ...

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

A new study reveals that even after healing, injuries can leave behind a hypersensitive nervous system that overreacts to future stress.

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 ...

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

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes or conventional tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of ...

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

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