The habenula is a small, evolutionarily conserved brain structure that plays a central role in aversive processing and is hypothesised to be hyperactive in depression, contributing to the generation ...

The habenula is a phylogenetically old brain structure that is present in virtually all vertebrate species. It receives inputs from the limbic system and the basal ganglia and sends outputs to ...

An evolutionarily ancient and tiny part of the brain tracks expectations about nasty events, according to new research. The study demonstrates for the first time that the human habenula, half the size ...

Hidden deep within your brain lies a small but mighty structure that wields enormous influence over your mood, motivation, and mental health. Meet the habenula—a pea-sized pair of nuclei that acts as ...

A tiny region in the middle of the brain plays a far more important role than previously known in helping it respond to changes in the environment, a new study shows. This region is called the ...

Fear and addiction exert significant influence within society. Managing them is often challenging, as they are driven by intricate neuronal circuits in our brains. Understanding the underlying ...

A tiny brain region, called the habenula, has been proposed to drive the symptoms of depression, which can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. Despite its small size – just 3mm in diameter – ...

Failure avoidance has a bigger influence on changing human behavior than previously understood. Your brain holds a secret. There’s something in there that controls the keys to your behavior. It also ...

As recovering spring breakers are regretting binge drinking escapades, it may be hard for them to appreciate that there is a positive side to the nausea, sleepiness, and stumbling. University of Utah ...

As I spent time with my mother at my daughter’s graduation this past Mother’s Day, I reflected on my journey as the child of a mother who has battled PTSD and depression. An American Indian boarding ...