A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Everywhere you look, there is a great deal of fear about the possibility of developing dementia as you get older. A new study ...

Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...