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

The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development ...

Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

Just a few weeks after conception, stem cells are already orchestrating the future structure of the human brain. A new Yale-led study shows that, early in development, molecular “traffic cops” known ...

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

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene ...

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 ...

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