Experiencing trauma in childhood can lead to a lack of motivation and less pleasure from rewards—or anhedonia—later in life.

Depression prediction AI brain scan research from Shenzhen University has identified a brain biomarker that detects ...

Pain isn't just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

In a groundbreaking study, a New York University Langone research team believes they have honed in on the brain pathways of a genetically determined repetitive motor behavior that is linked to autism.

The researchers found a pathway that connects the brain's stress centers to the region responsible for habits and decision‑making. The stress centers include two small regions deep in the brain called ...

For decades, neuroscientists have thought about communication between the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia in a fairly ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts ...

Impaired glucose signaling in the brain contributes to depression. Clinical trials demonstrate that reversing insulin ...

Understanding how the brain works requires more than studying single regions in isolation. The cerebral cortex depends on long-distance connections that link specialized areas into coordinated ...

The brain requires a continuous supply of energy to maintain its basic functions. Neurons need energy to communicate with one ...

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a naturally occurring hormone best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss ...