New research suggests that premature babies and even full-term newborns experience pain very differently than adults do.

This matters. Pain isn’t just a fleeting signal; it can shape long-term brain development. Earlier studies have shown that ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Today’s piece is by Begüm Babür, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

I am a social psychology researcher, and research my colleagues and I have conducted shows that rejection can serve as a learning signal – shaping how people navigate relationships and decide whom to ...

When pain strikes from multiple sources—such as a paper cut followed by contact with hot water—the experience can feel ...

We're overcomplicating happiness. While we chase complex solutions, research shows the most effective mood boosters are ...

When pain strikes from multiple sources-such as a paper cut followed by contact with hot water-the experience can feel ...

Fifty years of outstanding neuroscience research studies have revealed many secrets of how drugs of abuse affect and change ...

Tears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments: weddings, births, reunions, sporting triumphs, or even just an ...

Far from being lofty abstract ideals, our sense of right and wrong is woven into our biology. Modern neuroscience reveals that our brains literally reward us for treating others fairly and for placing ...

Disruption to dopamine homeostasis during brain development has been implicated in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression and schizophrenia. Inappropriate expression or activity ...