A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle ...

Worry is wisdom in disguise. Research shows that, when balanced, worry helps us prepare, care, and grow rather than simply ...

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...