Ecstasy Research
Can studying how certain Schedule I drugs work lead to insights about brain function?
The Brain
Treating Brain Injuries
Researchers are testing a new way to transport therapeutic drugs to the site of traumatic brain …
Mother’s Voice
Brain scans reveal the power of a mother’s voice on her child.
Sleep & Aging
Insomnia in older adults is due to a failure in brain circuitry.
Subconscious Visual Bias
A neuroscientist finds that subconscious stereotypes can lead us to see hostility in friendly faces.
The “First Night” Effect
What happens in our brains when we can’t fall asleep in new places.
Tracking Fastballs
To hit a fastball, a batter's brain has to predict when it'll come across the plate.
Armadillo Vision
The armadillo’s poor eyesight is helping researchers understand the genes behind certain forms of …
Adolescent Anxiety
Variations in a fear-controlling brain circuit could be a factor in adolescent anxiety disorders.