New research from Stanford University suggests that an overactive brain circuit deep in the thalamus may contribute to behaviors linked to autism. In a mouse model of the condition, suppressing ...

Depression and anxiety may heighten cardiovascular disease risk through chronic stress pathways in the brain and body.

Traumatic experiences during infancy and childhood can leave a lasting imprint on an individual’s health. New research ...

Research reveals why misplaced neurons in the brain are overactive and lead to developmental disorders. When neurons do not migrate to their proper place during brain development, it causes ...

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a ...

Replacing a missing brain lipid may calm overactive blood vessels and restore healthy blood flow—opening a new path toward treating dementia.

Increasing the levels of a particular phospholipid in the membranes of brain cells may offer a promising new way to improve blood circulation in the brain and support healthier brain activity. A poten ...

That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

A single dose of Immutep’s MS therapy, IMP761, was well tolerated and reduced T-cell activity for up to 23 days in healthy ...