How does a single cell reliably build one of the most complex structures known in nature? New research suggests the answer ...

New research from the University of Wyoming reveals that the brain cells that control hunger may be far more adaptable during ...

New neuroscience research reveals how our brains evolve through key life stages, highlighting the hidden strengths of aging.

A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Your brain begins as a single cell. When all is said and done, it will house an incredibly complex and powerful network of some 170 billion cells. How does it organize itself along the way? Cold ...

Neuroscientists propose a new theory of brain development where cells organize based on lineage rather than long-range signals.

A research team led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London and University College London (UCL) has found new clues about how the brains of people with Down syndrome develop differently from ...

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

Scientists are discovering that our tendency to develop certain phobias might be written in our DNA before we even encounter the things that terrify us. Evidence from twin studies suggests that ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.