A new study published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience provides evidence that electrical stimulation of the amygdala during learning can enhance long-term memory for neutral ...

During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, ...

Researchers identified two genetically distinct brain cell types that help categorize odors, triggering either positive or ...

Research shows unpredictable caregiving alters brain responses to threats, highlighting the need for stable environments in ...

Picture this: it's your first day at a new job. You're about to introduce yourself to a large group of people you'll be ...

A new study reveals how the brain determines whether a smell is pleasant or revolting, highlighting why scent evokes such strong emotional responses.

A new study from UF Health researchers reveals the mechanisms behind how your brain decides you dislike — even loathe — a ...

In the heart of northern South Africa lies Namaqualand, a quiet region with a rare gift for science. Here lives a small but unique group of people with an extremely uncommon genetic ...

To test the limits, the researchers started by firing a powerful, ultrafast laser into the side of a volunteer’s head. The ...

Studies have linked the high consumption of ultra-processed foods with multiple diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular ...