A collection of studies that chart how mammalian brain cells grow and differentiate is a ‘very valuable’ tool for ...

The brain stem is a portion of the brain made of four distinct sections: the diencephalon, mesencephalon, pons, and medulla oblongata. Each of these sections has associated functions which are vital ...

Leading scientists and bioethicists are urging the creation of an international oversight body to monitor advances in human ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, ...

In laboratories, some are cultivating human brain cells to transform them into biological circuits for supercomputers—a ...

This article discusses research by Dr. Lee J. Martin and his team on HIE, a leading cause of neonatal mortality ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are a commonly prescribed treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which muscles in the airways collapse during sleep, blocking ...

Research sheds light on human evolution, and demonstrates an approach for identifying significant differences in how genes are used between closely-related species. Humans split away from our closest ...