In a sweeping new map of the adult Drosophila melanogaster brain, researchers at the University of Oxford found that mature neurons still carry a molecular record of where they came from and when they ...

An influential hypothesis in neuroscience is that the brain may operate near criticality, a transition zone between ...

Two companion studies, published in Cell Genomics, reveal how brain development lays the foundation for both shared and sex-specific circuits, redefining how neural diversity arises.

A newly discovered mechanism that protects nerve cells could have important implications for understanding and treating mental illness.

SEATTLE, WASH. — DECEMBER 23, 2025 — Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to just their outgoing signals). These whisper-quiet ...

Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through development and aging of the human brain, offering new insights into how conditions such ...

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Ever wonder why some fears hit us harder than others? This video dives into how genetics and brain wiring shape the phobias we develop 🧠😨. A little science, a lot of everyday relevance. #Genetics #B ...