A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research ...

A new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the body aren’t just passive structures operating on directions from command central — aka the brain — but instead are active participants in ...

Whether speaking or swinging a bat, precise and adaptable timing of movement is essential for everyday behavior. Although we do not have sensory organs like eyes or a nose to sense time, we can keep ...

A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of ...

Photo: Esteban Villar-Rodríguez and César Ávila. The Neuropsychology and Functional Neuroimaging Group at the Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, led by researcher César Ávila, recently published an ...

The brain is a delicate organ that experiences specific changes with age. Older individuals tend to be at a higher risk for developing dementia. Researchers are interested in finding what ...

Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord. A new brain map visualizes the connections between the brain and spinal cord at the ...

Researchers have built AI systems capable of steering targeted brain circuits in real time, moving neuroscience closer to precise, closed-loop control of neural activity. These tools pair machine ...