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 prenatal brain development than scientists previously believed. This ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, working with collaborators at Imperial College London and partners in Europe and the United States, have uncovered new insights into how an additional copy of ...

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

That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years ...

Long-term use of stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not appear to cause lasting changes in brain development, according to a study published in Progress in ...

Explore the latest findings in autism research that highlight the importance of brain tissue for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions.

Expert birders show denser brain tissue in attention and visual regions, suggesting the skill may help slow certain aspects ...