Activation of D2 neurons could discourage alcoholics from wanting another drink

University of Bath scientists say brewing more flavorsome coffee could be as simple as chilling the beans before grinding

Study answers the question of how can birds, with their small brains, perform complicated cognitive behaviors?

Combining two cutting-edge techniques reveals that neurons in the prefrontal cortex are built to respond to reward or aversion, a finding with implications for treating mental illness and addictions

Autism researchers worldwide could use the mouse model to study ways to compensate for the gene and improve symptoms in people with autism spectrum disorders and Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

Breakthrough technology allows Einstein scientists to observe protein production at the root of diseases

The new miniaturized microscope and related imaging methods offer unprecedented insight into nervous system function and could lead to novel pain treatments.

Discovery could eventually lead to new and better treatments for insomnia and jet lag

Salk scientists show how immune receptors clear dead and dysfunctional brain cells and how they might be targets for treating neurodegenerative diseases

A new method to control the activity of neurons in mice, devised by scientists at Rockefeller University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, uses magnetic forces to remotely control the flow of ions into specifically targeted cells.