A new study suggests that variables linked to socioeconomic status (SES) – such as increased stress and reduced sleep – have ...

The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes ...

A large MRI study of more than 47,000 adults found that cerebellar aging is uneven, with posterior association regions and ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling our thoughts, personality and behaviour. The size and shape of our brains also play a ...

New research suggests the foundations for reading success begin in toddlerhood. Learn how talking, reading, and word play can ...

The symptoms of schizophrenia vary greatly from person to person. A new study appearing in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows how these differences manifest themselves in the structure of the ...