Psychopaths have a 10% larger striatum than non-psychopaths, suggesting biological differences in brain structure. This enlargement is tied to impulsivity and a higher craving for stimulation. The ...

Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When you don't, you ...

Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When you don't, you learn. But when the brain's ability to judge context or assign meaning ...

A new study reveals that an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a common gut fungus, may alter the brain’s dopamine reward circuitry and influence alcohol consumption.

As well as slowing disease progression by 75 percent at 36 months, the scientists found that neurofilament light protein (NfL)—a biomarker of neuronal damage—levels in spinal fluid were lower in ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Our daily lives include hundreds of routine habits. Brushing our teeth, driving to work, or putting away the dishes are just a few of the tasks that our brains have automated to the ...

Researchers at School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising connection ...