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A microscopic parasite that can live for decades in the human brain infects an estimated one-third of the world's population ...

Scientists at the University of Virginia have uncovered a surprising way the brain defends itself by letting a parasite in, ...

This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it ...

Meth is addictive because it increases dopamine levels in the brain. While researchers know that meth triggers brain inflammation, whether the immune system also affects the brain’s reward system ...

A nano-sized medicine boosts the anti-cancer immune response and eradicates tumors in mice. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, working with colleagues at ...

A research group led by Professor Michael Glickman, dean of Technion's Faculty of Biology, has uncovered a key mechanism in ...

What happens inside the brain when the body doesn't get enough vitamin D, especially during the winter months? Dr. Vinit ...

The seemingly simple act of reaching for a cup of coffee requires a lot of effort from the brain. It has to plan a trajectory to the cup, control dozens of muscles, make adjustments based on feedback ...

Self-sabotage is linked to survival mechanisms in the brain, which use predictable harm as a way to reduce the risk of ...