A groundbreaking brain atlas maps nearly 680,000 cells to reveal how the human brain develops at the single-cell level. The discovery could transform Parkinson’s research by setting new standards for ...

For the first time, clumps of human cells called organoids were fully integrated with the brains of rats—and influenced their ...

Scientists rebuilt human brain circuits in the lab and discovered that the thalamus acts as a central organizer of cortical wiring. The findings offer new insight into how brain networks form and why ...

A new study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience provides evidence that the human brain processes romantic partners differently than close friends, specifically within ...

Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, ...

That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles ...

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s.

The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

Cambridge researchers have revealed a detailed picture of how the human brain grows from mid-pregnancy through the first ...

The evolution of the human species is marked by an increase in brain size. Now new research suggests that could be partly ...

Brain microphysiological systems are reshaping in vitro neurotoxicity testing through functional validation and advanced ...

A tiny blob of gelatinous tissue sitting in a dish represents a giant leap forward in human brain research. Known as an organoid, it's a living 3D model of a human organ; one of the first to ...