“We can’t actually build brains,” University of Sussex mathematical physics professor Thomas Nowotny told New Scientist.

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved ...

The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models ...

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to understand what makes our brain different to our closest relatives. Our ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...