Young brains are inherently designed for thinking. Preschool represents the start of formal learning, rather than merely ...

You're on a Zoom call and the other person runs their fingers through their hair and you notice you do it too. Or, your ...

Do you ever wonder what it was like to be a baby? But no matter how hard you try, you can’t remember any of the details?

The question of the differences between so-called male and female brains has always sparked curiosity and fueled debate. Are ...

By studying never-before-seen details of brain connectivity in human infants, researchers have identified how a balance of innate structure and flexible learning produces our remarkably organized ...

New research expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study opens new avenues for ...

A Harvard team studying mice found that the brain processes isolation and loneliness like hunger and thirst, highlighting the ...

Our brains use basic "building blocks" of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex ...

The Queen's Psychology Department is home to 35 labs where faculty members conduct research in Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as Developmental, Social, and Clinical Psychology. Students have the ...

The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis. They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways. They may even influence each ...

Your brain works hard all day long, so feed it well. Your diet can easily influence your emotions, ability to focus, energy levels, and so much more. A nutritionist shares her favorite brain ...