Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a unique group of neurons in the mouse brain that command the animal to ...

Can immune cells protect your brain? Yes! Tregs act as gatekeepers, controlling inflammation and supporting memory formation ...

Discover how the brain quickly adapts to changing rules and behaviors. A fascinating study reveals the neural feedback loop that helps us stay flexible in a dynamic world.

Specific neurons that secrete the neuropeptide oxytocin in the brain are disproportionately disrupted in a mouse model of ...

By reexamining 3D images used to map the connections between brain cells, researchers are uncovering new information about a small, elusive, and often overlooked cellular appendage.

Researchers have identified a unique mitochondrial process in CA2 neurons that supports learning, memory, and social recognition.

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, ...

Scientists have identified brain circuitry that helps overcome fear, offering new insights into anxiety disorders and ...

A high-resolution spatial map of the human hypothalamus makes it possible to identify specific cells, determine their exact ...