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 ...

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

In a nutshell Researchers identified two distinct brain pathways that determine whether an odor feels pleasant or threatening ...

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

Why does generosity come so naturally for those we are close to but feels more like a burden when the recipient is a stranger or mere acquaintance? Psychologists call this tendency social discounting: ...

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

If hearing an old song or getting a whiff of freshly sharpened pencils instantly carries you back to high school, you’re ...

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 ...

Research BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a highly prevalent metabolic disorder worldwide. Beyond glucose dysregulation, it exerts ...