A baby's cry triggers the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast milk release in mothers, a new study with mice shows.

Expanding screening to include identifying genes linked with a higher risk for these disorders could worsen health disparities.

Vocal learning, problem solving, and brain size among some birds may have evolved in tandem, perhaps as a way to increase biological fitness.

Brain organoids offer a look at the genetic and cellular underpinnings of autism, say researchers.

New research in bats shows the same neurons that help them navigate through space may also help them navigate collective social environments.

A new study suggests that it's not just older professional athletes who should be concerned about CTE.

An implant enabled a person with ALS to create words on a computer just by thinking of saying them, researchers report.

"The neural dynamics of our working memory result from reformatting memories in order to align them with how we use them in the future."

Research in mice suggests that brain cells called astrocytes could be key to staying awake without cost to cognition or health.

There's a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.