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Get to know of some of today’s female neuroscientists and learn more about their life’s work.

The next generation of neuroscientists reflect on the future of brain science.

After centuries of misunderstanding, research has finally tied the speech disorder to certain genes and brain alterations — and new treatments may be on the horizon

Diane Lipscombe investigates calcium ion channels, the gate keepers of most of the signals that are essential for our brain and nervous system to function.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or thoughts (compulsions) that attempt to mitigate the obsessions.

Depression — or major depressive disorder — is a psychiatric disorder characterized by sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, loss of interest in life, reduced emotional wellbeing, and abnormalities in sleep, appetite, and energy level.

The risks of antidepressants during pregnancy are minimal — and they pale in comparison to the risks of not treating depression.

For some, the lack of fans might relieve performance anxiety or hurt motivation. But those at the top of their game likely aren’t fazed.

You have probably had the burning sensation of eating a jalapeno or other tear-inducing pepper. What causes this painful fire in your mouth?