Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While numerous studies have shown that social status profoundly impacts mental health and ...

During my undergraduate studies, I had my first opportunity to conduct research in neuroscience when I was selected as an HHMI fellow to study long-term potentiation. As a post-baccalaureate fellow, I ...

Ever wondered how your brain decides when to act? Initiating actions with a specific goal in mind is a complex process. Previous research has identified certain parts of the brain and chemical signals ...

A team led by researchers at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has identified a biological pathway by which social rank influences ...

When confronted with a stressful situation, different people have different ways to cope. Some of us might try to free ourselves from the nasty stimulus, whereas others might simply grin and bear it.