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 ...

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 ...

We have a fatty brain. Fat plays many vital roles in brain function. In the past, very little attention was given to the influence of dietary fats upon our mental state. Recent multiple lines of ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers discover that language and Theory of Mind originate in separate brain regions in children, challenging theories of overlapping cognitive development.

The campus social scene sees many students ready to “party hearty” with alcohol. New University of Oregon research says ...

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