Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Researchers say the innovation, known as SmartEM, will speed scanning sevenfold and open the field of connectomics to a ...

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

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

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

Japanese scientists have created miniature human brain circuits by joining lab-grown thalamus and cortex models from stem cells. This breakthrough offers a new platform for studying brain development ...

Dr. Maria Margarita Behrens traces her journey from South America to the Salk Institute in a Genomic Press Interview ...

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A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

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

Some scientific studies from brain research suggest that near death, there may be brief bursts of electrical activity in the brain and changes in neurochemicals.