There's a lot going on in your baby's brain before age 5. Here's why experts call it a critical time for setting up a child's ...

Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans.

A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping the human brain.

Just a few weeks after conception, stem cells are already orchestrating the future structure of the human brain. A new Yale-led study shows that, early in development, molecular “traffic cops” known ...

The brain is known to develop gradually throughout the human lifespan, following a hierarchical pattern. First, it adapts to support basic functions, such as movement and sensory perception, then it ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected networks. For the brain to function reliably, there must be a fine balance ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists grew organoids, or tiny models of the brain, to learn more about how the organ forms ...

The extraordinary evolution of humans is often exemplified by two defining traits: large brains and highly dexterous hands.

The human brain physically embodies rhythmic sound in a remarkable symphony that has the power to heal.

New research suggests that the evolution of the human brain may explain why autism is more common in humans than in other ...