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In the well-known thought experiment known as the prisoner's dilemma, one individual has to decide whether to stay silent or ...

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a brain circuit linked to anxiety that may provide a new drug target, ...

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Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

In a world full of distractions, mastering cognitive skills is more important than ever. Find out how empathy, mindfulness, ...

Why We Need Fast-Acting Anxiety Relief Now More Than Ever Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous before a big event—it can be relentless, overwhelming, and even debilitating. Traditional treatments like ...

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears ...

In this experiment, we pit a neuroscientist’s research against the real world to see if he can identify a person’s political ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified neurons that are essential for mice to engage in social interactions with novel individuals. These neurons, which are located in the central ...

There's scientific evidence supporting the benefits of yoga for both the body and the brain, as well as mental health.