Worldwide, 1 billion people are addicted to nicotine. A recent report published in the journal Addiction found that 11% of deaths in males and 6% of deaths in females are linked to tobacco use each ...

Halloween season brings thrills and scares. Scientists have uncovered how our brains react to sudden frights. A new study reveals a brain circuit called the interpeduncular nucleus. This circuit helps ...

A new study on mice reveals how a specific brain circuit helps them learn when a perceived threat is not a real danger, adjusting their defensive reactions over time. The research identifies the ...