Genetic cues and communication between neurons and progenitors influence the development o the cerebral cortex, a new study reports. Read More
Newly discovered rotating waves of brain activity that repeat during the night are responsible for forming associations between different aspects of a day's memories, a new study reports. Read More
Mouse study reveals slow-wave brain activity, which is indicative of sleep and resting states, is controlled by the claustrum. The synchronization of active and silent states across the brain via the slow waves contributes to consciousness. Read More
Researchers have succeeded in comprehensively imaging a potion of a mouse brain at the nanoscale level. Read More
New research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness. Read More
Researchers discover a specific gene only found in humans, Neanderthals and Denisova-Humans which trigger brain stem cells to form a bigger pool of stem cells. Read More
Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that could help further understanding of synaptic activity in learning and neurodevelopment. Read More
Researchers report the expansion of the human neocortex is likely due to a single base pair genetic substitution. Read More
A new study describes the role serotonin plays in brain development. Read More
Male alcohol consumption before conception was linked to significant deficits in their offspring's brain development, specifically within the neocortex. For mothers-to-be who drink alcohol, the negative outcomes of prenatal alcohol exposure on fetal brain development can be reduced with choline supplementation. Read More
Researchers reveal that, while the anatomical structures of bird, reptile and mammalian brains differ, all contain certain types of cells linked to cognitive ability. Read More
Scientists generated statistical instances of the micro-connectome, containing over 10 million neurons. The model spans five orders of magnitude and contains 88 billion synaptic connections. Read More
