Can a common virus help trigger Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study reveals a striking connection between head injuries, the herpes virus, and neurodegenerative brain disorders—offering new insight and a potential avenue for future treatments.

When was the last time you went out with friends or called your mom? Social connections are just as important for your health as a vigorous workout at the gym or a balanced diet.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a rapid shift to virtual meetings, transforming how we communicate, work, and learn. But what are the neurological and behavioral consequences of this digital transition?

Understanding our brain requires more than just analyzing its structure—we must see it in action. This led to the development of fMRI: functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Many factors can distort our perception of time. But how does the brain process its passage, and what are the physiological and psychological consequences of this perception?

Marking 63 years since the passing of Otto Loewi, the neuroscientist who, in a dream, found the experimental setup to discover how signals are transmitted between nerve cells.

A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence.

The metaphor “heartbreak” has a real physiological basis and emotional stress inflicts pain akin to physical pain

The placebo effect in humans leads to perceived improvement with inactive treatments. Does this also occur in animals

Can music improve our cognitive skills? Research suggests it might

From earthquakes to stage fright – how our brain handles danger, real or imagined