The amygdala is a paired structure deep within the brain, consisting of several nuclei. Two nuclei are responsible for fear: ...

Recent experimental findings suggest that d-amphetamine, a potent central nervous system stimulant, can override learned ...

"It's been known for decades that cancer can flatten healthy day-night stress hormone rhythms,” says CSHL’s Jeremy Borniger. ...

By giving your body the time and tools to adjust, you can enjoy your travels without being bogged down by jet lag fatigue.

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Borniger lab has found that breast cancer forces neurons (green) in a region of the mouse hypothalamus called the ...

Multiple teams have used powerful imaging, targeted placebo experiments, and AI to map and understand the brainstem’s pain ...

New research reveals that even a small loss of myelin—the protective coating around neurons—can severely disrupt how the brain sends and interprets sensory information.

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Aging taps us on the shoulder in many ways: wrinkles, thinning hair, loss of flexibility, slowing of the brain. But the ...

WASHINGTON - The holiday travel season is here, and many people are packing their bags, setting alarms for early flights, and ...