Researchers have discovered that the microstructural complexity in specific prefrontal brain regions of infants is linked to higher negative emotionality and lower positive emotionality, providing early indicators of potential future mental health issues.
Researchers at the University of Rochester discovered rare retinal ganglion cells that don't align with known color detection pathways, suggesting these cells play a crucial role in the nuanced perception of colors beyond primary hues.
Researchers found significant improvements in brain activity related to inhibitory control in individuals with heroin addiction following 15 weeks of inpatient treatment, indicating potential for brain recovery and enhanced self-control in addiction treatment.
Table tennis players exhibit enhanced brain structure and function, with increased white matter integrity and improved cognitive performance, suggesting that the sport's demands can lead to significant neural and cognitive benefits.
New research has found that lower amygdala activation to sad versus happy faces predicts poorer treatment outcomes in difficult-to-treat major depressive disorder, suggesting the brain's positive emotional processing is key to recovery.
Neuroscientists found that the brain's reward system, particularly the orbitofrontal cortex, highly values the smooth texture of high-fat foods, linking this sensory input to economic valuations and influencing eating behavior.
Researchers found that acute stress induces a neurotransmitter switch from glutamate to GABA in the dorsal raphe neurons, leading to generalized fear.
When groups of people reach an agreement after discussing ambiguous movie clips, their brain waves become more synchronized, revealing how consensus impacts our neural activity.
Childhood trauma significantly disrupts brain networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving, leading to altered cognitive and emotional processing. These neural changes highlight the need for targeted therapies to support affected children's mental health and development.
Researchers found that the psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT induces brain activity patterns in rats that resemble those seen during sleep, even while they are awake. This suggests a unique state blending wakefulness and sleep-like brain waves.
Recent research has found that individuals adhering to a Mediterranean diet had higher GABA and lower glutamate levels in the prefrontal cortex, along with greater gray matter volume, suggesting potential mental health benefits.
Adolescents with disruptive behavior disorders are more influenced by delinquent peers if they have heightened brain sensitivity to rewards, especially in the ventral striatum, with this effect being stronger in younger males.
Psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, increases brain connectivity, leading to profound changes in perception and feelings of unity, helping explain mystical experiences and its potential for treating mental health disorders.
Researchers have found that a brain region called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) plays a key role in why we stick to goals, even when switching might be better.
Serotonin neurons sense glucose and regulate reproductive hormones, maintaining fertility, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.