As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious form of depression.

Japanese researchers have uncovered how the astringent “bite” of cocoa flavanols can activate the brain—even though little of the compound enters the bloodstream.

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

Scientists have uncovered a key role for the protein “Frazzled” in building and maintaining the rapid neural connections that allow fruit flies to react in milliseconds.

Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions ...

A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in ...

The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can ...

Neuroscientists have discovered that when the brain is distracted, coordinated “rotating” waves of neural activity help it steer back to focus.

A long-term study found that daily 40Hz light and sound stimulation may help slow cognitive decline in people with late-onset ...

New research reveals how tiny electrical gates in the brain, known as NMDA receptors, control learning, memory, and neuron ...

Learning to code doesn’t require new brain systems—it builds on the ones we already use for logic and reasoning.