The human brain is a marvel, with intricate pathways connecting its various regions - a superhighway of learning. These neural pathways are the foundation of our thoughts, actions and responses to the ...

Neuroscientists find that two distinct neural pathways are responsible for the addictive properties of the opioid fentanyl: one mediates reward, the other promotes the seeking of relief from symptoms ...

In a recent review published in the journal Current Biology, researchers examined the origins, mechanisms, and significance of interoception (the sensing and processing of internal bodily states) and ...