To test whether the neurons were functional, the researchers injected them into the brains of rats treated with a neurotoxin ...

Stress affects traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes differently based on sex. In a rat model, prior stress exposure altered anxiety and social motivation behaviors post-TBI.

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making.

When you live in an urban area full of busy professionals and limited living space, finding the perfect pet can be a real ...

Prepare to become a test subject for the world's most advanced (and metrics-obsessed) AI in Lab Rat on Xbox and PC!

Psilocybin's therapeutic potential lies in its dual ability to reduce inflammation of the brain and enhance neuroplasticity within adult rodents after experiencing mild, repetitive head injuries ...

Research highlights the potential for modifying the chemical structures of psychedelics to produce analogues with improved efficacy and safety profiles.

They get a bad rep - but on the big screen, they're kings. On World Rat Day, Euronews Culture squeaks its mind by celebrating ...

A charming platformer game about a Rat who embarks on an adventure where you collect cheese with properties that are out of this world.

New research reveals that the enzyme HDAC5 plays a critical role in suppressing a gene (Scn4b) that regulates brain activity associated with drug-related memories, which are central to relapse in ...