The result of a study among patients with epilepsy strengthens the case for the importance of this brain region in determining mood.

A perception of sustained focus may actually be the result of cycles of fluctuating rather than continuous neural activity, according to new behavioral and neurological data from studies in humans and macaques.

Studying how neural crest cells journey through the embryo, this Caltech developmental biologist has revealed how they form major cell types, including peripheral neurons, bone, and smooth muscle.

Scrutinizing a company’s study on a widely used pesticide, chlorpyrifos, academic researchers find shortcomings in analyses and public disclosures of results.

Researchers envision a cochlear implant–like device for the nose to give people with impaired olfaction a sense of smell.

Originally intended for basic neuroscience research, the drugs were ultimately hijacked for illicit recreational use.

A super-bright cell-labeling method reveals the intricate wiring that connects neurons in the brain.

The EEG-based method could help clinicians identify patients with severe brain injuries who are actually capable of some cognitive function, despite appearing unresponsive.

Breslau found that interpersonal traumas, not just combat or natural disasters, can cause post-traumatic stress disorder.