Cannabis contains various molecules which bind to receptors in the brain, aptly called "cannabinoid receptors." Familiar ligands (which bind to those receptors) include THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and ...

A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that a single dose of the hormone oxytocin, delivered via nasal spray, can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children ...

New research across neuroscience and psychology is revealing how various games—from action titles to simulations—engage distinct brain systems and cognitive skills. Findings range from action games ...

The rapid ascent of large-scale artificial intelligence has provided neuroscience with a new set of powerful tools for modeling complex cognitive functions.

There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

In findings that raise a variety of questions about how our brains work, and even about the nature of consciousness, UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators report that only a small section of ...

Graduate Center and Queens College suggest that building strong adaptive skills in early childhood may serve as a buffer ...