A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...
Researchers at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, led by Wolf Singer, have made a new discovery in ...
Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...
Researchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage.
Researchers have identified brain mechanisms that help animals suppress instinctive fear responses when threats prove harmless over time.
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Scientists have uncovered a fascinating way the brain learns to override instinctive fears, shedding light on how we adapt to ...
Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with disorders such as PTSD, anxiety and phobias.
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As scientists unravel how sleep benefits the body, a study in mice is highlighting the potential pitfalls of using Ambien and other sleeping pills.
Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.