Such brain organoids, lab-grown clusters of human brain cells, are used to study conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, ...

Researchers at the University of Seville have analyzed alterations in the cerebral cortex in people suffering from psychosis.

Determining the genetic and epigenetic factors that influence brain folding is the objective of the latest study co-led by the Neurogenesis and Cortical Expansion laboratory, directed by researcher ...

Previous studies have reported that the cerebellum, which is most well-known for coordinating the body’s movements, is also ...

The microscopic image shows a nerve cell and a magnified view of the investigated synapses. Calcium was released at these sites using a UV flash, which triggered the release of the neurotransmitter.

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A tiny version of a developing cerebral cortex – a brain region involved in thinking, memory and problem-solving – has been ...

Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...

Recent technological advances have opened new exciting possibilities for the development of smart prosthetics, such as ...

Neuroscientists are converging on a detailed picture of how the human brain carves continuous speech into words, drawing on ...