Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

Neural network models that are able to make decisions or store memories have long captured scientists' imaginations. In these ...

Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

The human brain must be able to link memory content to the circumstances in which it occurs. Researchers in Bonn have now discovered how the human brain uses two different groups of neurons to store ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

In 1928, the Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming returned from a two-week vacation and realized he had made a significant oversight. In his haste to leave for his holiday, he had left a messy pile of ...

This year is the centennial of the discovery of human brain waves. Few people know the story of that startling finding, because the true story was suppressed and lost to history. Almost two decades ...