Researchers discovered that a circular RNA is crucial for synapse development and plasticity in the mouse visual system.

Wiring up the brain's trillions of circuit connections is an enormous job performed by a huge crew of molecules. Among the less understood members are circular RNAs, transcripts from DNA that assume a ...

Shouting at children has serious negative effects on their brain development and emotional health. Research shows it ...

Ever stay up late just to “catch up on the world”? You’re not alone—and it’s not just about bad sleep habits. Psychology ...

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative ...

Currently, the treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) work in one of two ways, explains Joseph Schacht, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of ...

Chronic stress can rewire the brain, leading to a host of mental health issues. Now, scientists believe that one small ...

Bedtime stories and songs boost children's memory and brain power. Research shows these routines improve language skills and ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Bettendorf Middle School has been selected for a one-of-a-kind project made possible through grant ...

Endocannabinoids are similar to the cannabinoids present in cannabis, but they are found naturally in the body. Endocannabinoids—and cannabinoids—work through a signaling system that supports ...

Whether it's brain development or spiritual openness, the creepiest declarations often occur when kids are between the ages ...

Adolescence is a critical stage of growth, a time when young people begin to make their own independent choices in preparation for adulthood. However, it is also a time of vulnerability, especially ...