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

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context in which it happens using different neurons.

Research award will accelerate research to map brain electrical circuitsA bioengineer from the University of Nottingham has been awarded a Wellcome Accelerator Award for research using optical ...

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

Mental illness is often described in abstract terms, but is rooted in the brain. A study reveals that genes influencing ...

Traumatic experiences during infancy and childhood can leave a lasting imprint on an individual’s health. New research ...

A novel mathematical approach enables the identification of brain regions whose connectivity shifts in autism or aging, ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.