A male fruit fly in a laboratory chamber extends his wings and vibrates them to produce his species' version of a love song.

The human body is often described in parts—different limbs, systems, and organs—rather than something fully interconnected and whole. Yet many bodily processes interact in ways we may not always ...

Multidisciplinary research on the interactions between the brain and other body systems not only advances our knowledge of how the human body works but also offers critical insights into our ...

Physical activity supports the same brain systems targeted in clinical treatment”— Dr. Stanford Owen GULFPORT, LA, ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

A parasite that may already be hiding in your brain has a shocking survival trick: it can infect the very immune cells sent ...

A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of ...

That knot in the stomach before a big presentation isn't just anxiety—it's a sophisticated neural network firing signals ...

Years of Winter Olympics training reshape athletes’ brains and bodies, helping them manage cold stress, fatigue, and ...

Learn how a fever-related molecule activates emotional brain circuits, which intensify chills and drive warmth-seeking behavior during infection.