New research finds that brain development is not linear. There are distinct phases with unique characteristics.

Cambridge neuroscientists discover five distinct stages of brain development from birth to 90, revealing key turning points ...

Closely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

A hidden four-layer structure in the brain’s key memory hub has been revealed, reshaping how scientists understand learning ...

Our ideas, tastes, and abilities to innovate and create shape up during different life stages. Scientists have identified ...

Political views are tied to brain structure, study suggests. April 7, 2011— -- Amid the looming prospect of a government shutdown, the clock is ticking for Democrats and Republicans to strike a ...

How does the brain manage to catch the drift of a mumbled sentence or a flat, robotic voice? A new study led by researchers ...

PHILADELPHIA— Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more likely to be damaged by brain injuries, such as concussion. Long-term ...

Adolescents often sleep less than recommended and have substantially different sleep patterns on weekdays and weekends. Their ...

The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, ...