A little-known brain region helps us decide when to panic and relax, reshaping our understanding of how fear works.

In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut ...

Why do animals search for food at specific times of the day? In a study published in Current Biology, a research group led by ...

Inside every ADHD brain is a noisy radio that won’t turn off. Discover what neuroscience reveals about that chatter—and how ...

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

Brain tumours are rare, but their early signs are easy to mistake for stress, tiredness or the menopause. Researchers explain what to look for – and why it matters.

Laura Sanders: This episode deals with mental illness, depression, and suicide. Please listen with care. Previously on The Deep End. Shannon O’Neill: And DBS is not going to give you happiness. It’s ...

The ability to detect subtle odors depends on genetics and neuroanatomy. Studying these can offer insights on how the brain ...