A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments.

Excessive sugar consumption can negatively impact mental and emotional well-being. While it may provide temporary pleasure, ...

Neuropathic pain doesn’t just affect the body – it also alters the brain. Chronic pain of this nature often leads to depression, anxiety, social isolation and a deep sense of helplessness. It can make ...

EM, researchers elucidated the structure of key receptors integral to fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat ...

For the first time, scientists using cryo-electron microscopy have discovered the structure and shape of key receptors ...

Those with a higher level of D1 receptors than D2 receptors tended to perform better on memory tasks. fMRI scans showed correspondingly high activation levels in the brain’s prefrontal cortex ...

Even daily use of low-level cannabis does not have a negative impact on cognition in older adults, recent research finds.

Phone addiction rewires brain chemistry by lowering baseline dopamine levels, making normal activities feel boring and ...

A collaborative team led by the School of Engineering’s Haneesh Kesari works to better prevent, detect and understand ...