A study of gene expression in the human brain shows that cell types become increasingly specialized, rather than simply more numerous. The human brain stands out as the organ that most distinctly ...

Lissencephaly is a spectrum of rare, genetic disorders in which the brain fails to develop its hallmark folds. The disorders are often associated with seizures and intellectual disability and ...

Membrane potential states gate synaptic consolidation in human neocortical tissue - ...

Why do the greatest performers in sports and the arts praise repetitive practice? And how can you apply their principles to ...

Largest brain aging study points to possible connections between diet, inflammation, and brain health. Scientists at the ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Michael Meaney reveals pivotal discoveries about the intricate relationship between genes and environment in shaping brain ...

Scientists mapped how aging alters gene expression across brain cell types in mice, revealing immune activation, neuronal ...

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.

New clues have emerged in the mystery of how the brain avoids ‘catastrophic forgetting’ — the distortion and overwriting of ...

This important work substantially advances our understanding of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a regenerative signal during postnatal cerebellum repair by activating adaptive progenitor ...

An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.

Good oral hygiene also protects against cavities: What you eat may affect how your brain functions, which can impact your mood. Eating foods like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce ...