A study revealed that rats form mental maps of locations associated with threats and revisit these places in their minds when showing signs of anxiety. The research done by a team at the University of ...

Brain mapping is a fascinating scientific endeavour that investigates how our brains are structured and how they change over ...

A psychedelic drug similar to LSD has been found to reduce anxiety in mice by changing their brain activity. The drug, named DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine), was found to activate special brain ...

Psychedelics have been used in indigenous cultures for centuries, with empirical evidence of their mood and perception altering effects. Recently, there has been a renewal of interest in psychedelics ...

Cytokines are well-known players in the immune response, helping to control inflammation and coordinate the responses of other immune cells. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that some ...

Scientists have identified the specific part of the brain that controls conscious slow breathing and meditation techniques — and said the breakthrough could create a whole new class of anti-anxiety ...

Depression doesn’t mean you’re always feeling low. Sure, most times it’s hard to crawl out of bed or get motivated. Once in a while, however, you feel a spark of your old self—only to get sucked back ...