Neuroscience

New narrowly focused approach shows how long-range connections between nerve cells lock brain plasticity into place; could advance treatments for disorders such as autism

Genome editing study reveals how hormone helps prevent both obesity and diabetes.

A new study reveals how leptin affects both weight gain and diabetes.

For women with postpartum depression—by some estimates, nearly one in five new mothers—the recent announcement of positive results in clinical trials of a drug to help alleviate their symptoms was welcome news.