The brain of humans and other animals is known to contribute to the protection of the body from infections. Past studies have ...

Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular 'bridge' complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the ...

The field of nutrition and gut microbiome research has increasingly identified the pivotal role of diet in shaping microbial ...

A new study maps how prenatal stress alters immune signalling in the developing brain at a level of detail not seen before ...

Because unpleasant withdrawal symptoms fuel nicotine addiction’s high relapse rate, targeting their underlying mechanisms with treatments may promote continued abstinence from the drug. In a new ...

Explore how stressors during pregnancy influence foetal brain development and the impact on future neurodevelopmental ...