A new study shows painless brain stimulation technique may improve people’s ability to learn maths skills.

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

Devices that deliver mild, constant electrical current can alter our brain activity.

Current treatments for alcohol abuse are limited in their effectiveness and come with side effects. Precisely targeting the neurons involved in binge drinking could lead to better options.

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

Left and right brains hear speech differently, yet how this divide forms was unclear − until mouse studies showed each hemisphere runs on its own developmental clock.

Your brain processes the pleasure of everyday behaviors like eating and drinking similarly to the pleasure of using drugs. Disentangling them requires understanding how memories are formed.

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

People who read report a deeper understanding of others’ experiences and beliefs.

Preventing verbal abuse is essential for healthy brain development and lifelong wellbeing.