A receptor long known for guiding brain development before birth also shapes how adults learn, determining how strongly the brain locks in behavior and how readily it lets go. Researchers at the City ...

The hippocampus, a small seahorse-shaped structure buried deep in the temporal lobe, acts as the brain’s primary gateway for converting fleeting experiences into stable, retrievable memories. What ...

Let's talk about two kinds of anxiety. There is acute anxiety that causes a temporary brain lock. And there is chronic anxiety which operates as a silent, invisible force. First, let's consider acute ...