A new study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, regardless of ...

A study on Vietnam War veterans reveals how damage to the prefrontal cortex and amygdala affects political passions. The ...

Two new papers uncover IL-17 biology and add to growing evidence that cytokines can influence behavior during illness.

To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to ...

Immune molecules called cytokines play important roles in the body's defense against infection, helping to control ...

Scientists have identified distinct thirst and hunger neurons in the amygdala that drive eating and drinking, offering insights into nutrition, addiction, and disorders.

A person's level of political engagement can be influenced by a variety of factors, including education and environment. A new study led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, has for ...

Research in mice shows that inflammatory molecules influence mood and behavior by acting on specific brain regions. The findings help explain why some people experience lasting mood changes after ...