New approaches seek to switch off the brain patterns that drive overeating. Here's how they could help you.
Overeating? It may be a brain glitch
Helping OCD patients find treatment that works
Brain imaging data may help doctors spot who might benefit the most from cognitive behavioral therapy.
A fruit fly walks into a bar ...
Fruit flies have a drinking culture, too — and it may help us understand addiction.
Cognitive benefits of 'young blood' linked to brain protein in mice
Infusing old mice with the blood of younger mice leads to brain rejuvenation. UCSF researchers may now have figured out how.
New ‘4-D goggles’ allow wearers to be ‘touched’ by approaching objects
Reaching through the screen is about to get more extreme.
Could a protein called klotho block dementia and aging?
Dena Dubal wants to stave off neurodegenerative diseases with a novel approach: blocking aging.
Yep, your brain has ‘anxiety’ cells
It's not just your imagination, it's neurology, according to a new study on mice.
Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
What does a thought look like?
Trippy: UC Berkeley neuroscientists are recording a thought's fleeting trip through the brain.
The new science of acting
Cognitive scientists are helping actors infuse characters with genuine memories, feelings and personalities.
Fruit fly brains inform search engines of the future
How fruit flies identify similarities between odors offers a new approach for search algorithms.
Spacing out after staying up late? Here’s why
Sleep-deprived brain cells can cause serious and potentially dangerous mental lapses, a new study finds.