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Physicists see the hallmarks of cosmic expansion in a ring of cold atoms --

From Phineas Gage and H.M to Kim Peek, the man who inspired Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man, a new paper looks at the most influential and prolific case studies in neuroscience and psychology.

Researchers report the accumulation of glycosphingolipids in the substantia nigra appears to be elevated in Parkinson's disease patients. The finding could be used as a biomarker for helping diagnose Parkinson's before s...

Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.

A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.

It's the end of a long day in your apartment in the early 2040s. You decide your work is done for the day, stand up from your desk, and yawn. "Time for a film!" you say. The house responds to your cues. The desk splits i...

The finding may explain why antidepressant therapies work well for some people but are utterly ineffective for others.

Researchers have found that elevated levels of certain types of lipids (fat molecules) in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson's disease (PD). This finding could have significant implications for identifying patie...

A new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.