Brain imaging reveals structural and functional differences in withdrawn adolescents
Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to…
Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin
Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin-the active compound found in…
Scientists explore how dopamine shapes myelin in social isolation
Scientists know that social isolation can alter brain structure and lead to the breakdown of myelin, the fatty…
Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity
 A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it…
Scientists discover IC–encoder neurons that shape visual perception
An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn’t match the sensory input that reaches…
Study reveals how the brain interprets certain aromas as taste
Flavored drinks without sugar can be perceived as sweet – and now researchers know why. A new study…