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 ...

Globally, autism affects about 1 in 100 children, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the rate is closer ...

To stay in balance, the brain depends on two types of neurons: Excitatory neurons (in white), which increase activity, and inhibitory neurons (in black), which damp down signals. Scientists have now ...

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

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 ...

A paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution finds that the relatively high rate of autism-spectrum disorders in humans is ...

AI chatbot toys marketed as screen-free playmates could undermine children's empathy and critical thinking skills, according ...