Researchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions. Read More
Study reports the putamen, not just the cortex, contributes to the brain's ability to multitask. Read More
Analysis of over 2,000 brain scans revealed evidence of highly reproducible sex differences in the volume of different regions of the brain. On average, females had greater cortical volume in the medial and lateral prefrontal cortex, orbitofrontal cortex, superior temporal cortex, and lateral parietal cortex. Males had increased volume in the ventral temporal and occipital brain regions. Gene expression data suggest the potential role of sex chromosomes that contribute to the differences. Read More
Researchers report the thalamus plays a critical role in regulating how the brain learns to integrate binocular input during development. Read More
Study reveals we may have first evolved larger brains that allows for adaptions which enhanced brain regions controlling specific abilities. Read More
Cadherin plays a role in cell cortex stabilization, a new study reports. Read More
Inhibitory neurons form neural networks that become broader as they mature, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have identified the first example of fossilized brain tissue from a dinosaur. Read More
A new study reports anatomical patterning in the brain's cortex is controlled by genetic factors. Read More
Researchers have developed new software that is able to correctly map areas of the cortex. Read More
Researchers report that despite neurobiological differences, the cognitive skills in some groups of birds match those of apes. Read More
