Augmenting the signals of natural “endocannabinoids” in the brain may be a promising approach for treating mood and anxiety disorders.

Dynamic measurements of the bacterial leucine transporter shed light on the transporters that play roles in neuropsychiatric and addiction disorders.

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that variation in the gene encoding the potassium channel GIRK1 plays a role in modulating human pain perception.

Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds.

A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD.

Cocaine exposure during the teen years causes long-lasting brain and behavioral changes in rats.