Why do we crave sweet treats over healthier options? While it comes down to how our brains process taste and what we expect ...

A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...

A new study reveals how the brain determines whether a smell is pleasant or revolting, highlighting why scent evokes such strong emotional responses.

Developmental Implications Many of the mechanisms during neuron pathway finding are redundant and resilient. Thus, severe aberrations must occur for major developmental abnormalities to be ...

Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes brain circuits tied to fear and anxiety.

Scientists at the University of California, Davis have developed a new drug related to LSD that retains the psychedelic’s beneficial brain effects while minimizing the hallucinogenic experience. The ...

Neurons are the basic cellular unit of the nervous system. The structure of the neuron includes: Cell body: In the cell body, neurons store genetic material and produce energy to function. Axon: Axons ...

The Australian-developed machine, a biocomputer marketed for research purposes, uses living neural tissue integrated with ...

The neurogenesis rates of some olfactory sensory neuron subtypes are selectively accelerated in mice that are exposed to odors that stimulate those subtypes.

Incoming information from the retina is channeled into two pathways in the brain's visual system: one that's responsible for processing color and fine spatial detail, and another that's involved in ...

Expert reveals a surprising link between blocked sensory pathways and brain tumours. Learn how early detection can be crucial and what signs to look out for.