Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

A pioneering study from Japan meticulously maps the brain's intricate neural pathways, shedding light on how specific regions work together to control impulsive actions. By employing advanced ...

In the split second that is needed to view a stop sign and react to it, our brain navigates a complex process that transitions seamlessly from perception to action control. This ability to halt or ...

Do you ever get the feeling your brain is always racing ahead of your best intentions? Impulse control can be a struggle, especially as a neurodivergent woman. Quick reactions can create problems that ...

New research shows chronic alcohol use rewires gene activity in human brain regions that control reward and decision-making, ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Every day, we face a range of decisions, from picking a shirt or blouse for work to choosing a career path. Some of these decisions have far-reaching consequences that may affect the rest of our lives ...

Explore how gambling affects the brain, triggering dopamine, adrenaline, and reward loops driven by uncertainty, anticipation, and near-misses.