Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive ...

A team led by the UAB Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) has for the first time identified the mechanism behind a ...

The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

Using single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic screening, the researchers identified key surface proteins that mediate ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known ...

An expert explains how just minutes in nature can restore focus, lift mood, and help the brain recover from the fatigue of ...

A groundbreaking study reveals how neurons sense and transmit mechanical forces across their membranes—a key to understanding touch, movement, and development.

A single neural thread in the brain may explain why some people who are hurt lash out while others turn the pain inward. A new study published in Science Advances reveals that early-life trauma can ...

Inside your body, an intricate communication network constantly monitors breathing, heart rate, digestion, and immune ...

A team led by the UAB Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) has for the first time identified the mechanism behind a potentially fatal type of epilepsy ...

A new study reveals that aggression and self-harm share a biological foundation in the brain’s response to early-life trauma.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly prevalent, integrated into phone apps, search engines and social media platforms ...