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

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

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.

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 ...

A team of researchers has created a 3D atlas of developing mice brains, providing a more dynamic understanding of how the mammalian brain develops. This atlas provides a common reference and ...

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

Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...

Babies with congenital heart disease have altered brain networks that may serve as a helpful guide for improving treatment ...

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.

HERSHEY, Pa. — A 3D atlas of developing mice brains using advanced imaging and microscopy techniques has been created by a team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from ...