The real thing (not pill-induced sedation) can ward off mental and physical ailments.
Deep sleep may act as a fountain of youth
Better than Prozac?
A mouse study identifies a new method for treating depression.
New multiple sclerosis drug that could halt disease meets FDA approval
Dr. Stephen Hauser achieves decades-long dream of turning science into therapy.
Scientists identify brain cells involved in Pavlovian response
UCLA research could help improve understanding of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Tourette’s.
UC scientists develop test to measure age-related Alzheimer's disease risk
First-of-its-kind score could promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Your brain is 10 times more active than previously thought
Newly discovered brain activity could change scientists' understanding of how learning works.
Head injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases
'Master genes' may trigger harmful changes in other genes that are linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, other disorders.
This is your brain on love
On Valentine's Day, we asked the experts how biology and psychology affect love, relationships and sex.
Can you see better when you exercise?
A novel experiment investigates whether human vision is more sensitive during physical activity.
Poor odor identification may be early warning for dementia
New study suggests olfactory testing might be a simple way to predict disease a decade before symptoms occur.
Autism researchers discover genetic ‘Rosetta Stone’
A newly-identified protein defect leads to either epilepsy in infancy or autism.
UCLA will lead international study of epilepsy after traumatic brain injuries
$21M grant provides opportunities for determining how epilepsy develops.