The brain uses bodily signals to regulate fear. Fear is essential for survival, but must be well regulated to avoid...
Brain Disorders and Injury
First human model to study brain development under stress
Disruption of neuronal maturation and activation of brain disease-related genes Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of...
International Max Planck Research School for the Mechanisms of...
The ‘International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for The Mechanisms of Mental Function and Dysfunction’ (MMFD)...
Hair analysis shows: Meditation training reduces long-term stress
Mental training that promotes skills such as mindfulness, gratitude or compassion reduces the concentration of the stress...
Applications Now Open for Max Planck Florida’s Premier...
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience is now accepting applications for the IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits* Ph.D...
Flawed quality control in the brain
New mouse type reveals when neurons fail to cope with misfolded proteins Proteins are the “tools” of our...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Computational neuroscientists discover a rich interplay of emotions, experiences, and decision making. Any stock...
Scientists identify workflow algorithm to predict psychosis
Cleverly combining artificial and human intelligence leads to improved prevention of psychosis in young...
A small molecule involved in depression
Findings could lead to a new therapeutic target Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and debilitating illness...
When the Mario Brothers feel dizzy
A joint team of researchers of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University Hospital Zurich was...