Scientists have leveraged machine learning to decode gene regulation in the developing human brain.

A new study has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk of the disorder to observed cellular and genetic activity across different layers of the brain.

Researchers have identified the unique features of an exceptionally rare set of childhood brain tumors—a discovery that could pave the way for more effective treatments.

Scientists have found that a new class of light-sensitive proteins are capable of turning off brain cells with light, offering scientists an unprecedentedly effective tool to investigate brain function. The study, published in Nature Communications, opens exciting new opportunities to apply optogenetics to investigate the brain activity underlying neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression.

A new study suggests that increased nightmares and hallucinations can signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Researchers are investigating the connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease. They believe harmful metabolites from bad bacteria can travel to the brain, causing inflammation and potentially triggering dementia.

Nostalgic music activates brain areas linked to memory, reward, and self-processing. This discovery could help improve the quality of life for those with dementia.

A new study finds widespread differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. The study found that girls have a thicker cortex at age 3 and faster cortical thinning into middle childhood compared to boys.

A research team has made a major stride in using AI to replicate how the brain organizes sensory information to make sense of the world, opening up new frontiers for virtual neuroscience.

Researchers who have studied how dehydration affects cognitive performance found that even mild dehydration can diminish a person’s ability to pay attention to tasks over time. The findings underscore the importance of proper hydration to the healthy functioning of people as they age.

By exploring the effects of sport on memory, scientists have discovered compensatory mechanisms in the brains of young individuals at genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

A new 3D model shows how implantable stimulators—the kind used to treat chronic pain—can target neurons that control specific muscles to provide rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such as stroke and spinal cord injuries.

A new study published in the journal Brain has identified a specific brain network hub that plays a key role in stuttering.

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease, shows a new international study. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic brain dopamine imaging may also affect the imaging results. The research results were published in the Annals of Neurology.

Finally this week new research shows aging reduces sensitivity and discriminative ability for heat pain, but not pressure pain.