A genome-wide CRISPR study maps 331 genes essential for early brain development, identifying PEDS1 as a new ...

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

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

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

By editing thousands of genes in mouse stem cells, the scientists identified a list of over 300 that are crucial for neural differentiation.

The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are ...

We have long believed that brain growth stops and aging begins once we pass the age of 20. However, a study by British ...

In a new study, researchers discovered that the human brain has four pivotal periods when it goes through marked changes, sparking five "epochs" that last for years. The adolescent phase, for example, ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ...

Bioengineering researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic device that can be implanted into a ...