Sleep is crucial for concentration, memory, coordination, and even emotional health. Research holds promise for devising new treatments to allow millions of people to get a good night’s sleep.

Anesthesia now allows tens of thousands patients every day to avoid the pain and memories of their procedures. But how does anesthesia work?

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

This video from the American Chemical Society takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction.

Once the neural induction has occurred, the next step for new neurons is a journey to the proper position in the brain. This process is called migration, and it begins three to four weeks after a human baby is conceived.

Non-contagious neurological disorders, and mental and behavioral disorders compose a significant proportion of the global burden of disease.

Understanding how new neurons integrate into existing brain regions may hold the secret to restoring brain function after injury or disease.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse created this website to educate 11 to 15 year-olds — as well as their parents and teachers — on the science behind drug abuse.

The fast-acting drug offers a new way to treat depression and fathom its origins. Recent approval of a nasal spray promises to expand access, but much remains unknown.

Identifying new ways to bypass the brain's elaborate security system may one day lead to better outcomes for patients with brain tumors or other neurological disorders.