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

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it ...

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

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