Two new papers uncover IL-17 biology and add to growing evidence that cytokines can influence behavior during illness.

Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid ...

New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions of the brain.

A new study reveals how a single food poisoning experience creates long-lasting aversive memories in the brain.

Study uncovers how neurons in the brain's amygdala regulate hunger and thirst, shedding light on eating behavior and ...

A study on Vietnam War veterans reveals how damage to the prefrontal cortex and amygdala affects political passions. The ...

The most frequently reported highly positive dreams were joy, lust, calmness, surprise, and playfulness. Dreams with maximal ...

New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action.

Scientists from Princeton have discovered that the amygdala in the brain is responsible for the long-term avoidance of foods ...

Scientists from Princeton have discovered that the amygdala in the brain is responsible for the long-term avoidance of food ...

Researchers have gained a new understanding of how the brain processes reward and risk information. A study by ...