Scientists have uncovered a key brain signal that helps us break old habits and adapt when circumstances suddenly change. By watching mice navigate a virtual maze, researchers found that ...

In recent years, nootropics, also called smart drugs, have gained popularity among people looking to improve their mental performance. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical, that ...

The study by Diamandis et al. 1 in your May issue reported the results of the screening of molecules that affect neurotransmission pathways in a neural stem cell model; many of these molecules had ...

Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger, or neurotransmitter, that plays an important role in brain and muscle function. Imbalances in acetylcholine are linked with chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer ...

Acetylcholine plays a vital role as a neurotransmitter that oversees cognitive tasks, memory, and the regulation of mood. With aging, our body’s generation of acetylcholine decreases, which could ...