What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

Neurons found in one of the oldest regions of the brain may control when we stop eating a meal, new research in mice hints.

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, ...

A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the ...

The modified stem cells used in the study have been in ... She and others have found that cells in damaged brain regions can become overly active or hyperexcitable, sending out signals that ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research.

Dec. 4, 2024 — Fiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds; however, the technology can be used for more than just providing a fast internet connection.

A study has found that brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin work together in controlling hunger and food intake, a finding which can possibly help in developing improved anti-obesity drugs.

Summary: Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia.

Toward the bottom of the brain are more primitive structures, including the cerebellum and brain stem. These also fulfill ... mapped out based on four large regions—the frontal lobe, the ...