Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

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

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

Most of the time, you assume your brain is either “on” or “off,” awake or asleep. A new study shows something far more ...

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Researchers have used a new human reference genome, which includes many duplicated and repeat sequences left out of the original human genome draft, to identify genes that make the human brain ...

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Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

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