Clinical trials show psilocybin provides rapid relief for depression, but the underlying biology remains unclear. New research demonstrates how varying doses of the drug bind to serotonin receptors to ...

New research suggests that psilocybin shifts the brain from a relaxed state into a highly engaged pattern of rapid electrical ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain. Simona Dumitru/Moment via Getty Images Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as ...

What if a single choice could hijack your brain’s wiring, rewriting your behavior, judgment, and even your ability to survive? The human brain is an essential organ in the body, responsible for ...

A major obstacle is the blood-brain barrier, which Kunwar described as similar to “Saran Wrap” surrounding every blood vessel in the brain. This barrier evolved to protect the brain from foreign ...