A new study finds that even when asleep, the sounds babies' hear play a role in their language development.

Researchers developed brain organoids from the stem cells of boys diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

A study looks at the neural mechanism that helps the brain decide whether to focus visual attention on a rewarding task or a fun distraction.

A fatty molecule in breast milk might reduce cerebral palsy in premature infants, according to a study with neonatal mice.

Research shows that remembering events can trigger rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain called oscillations.

New findings could improve early detection and intervention strategies for schizophrenia, researchers report.

The discovery of new types of cells in the brain of developing flies clarifies how the insects develop sight.

A micronutrient in human breast milk benefits the developing brains of newborns and may also play an essential role in aging brains.

Neuroscientists are the first to record neural activity from the visual system of an octopus. Its visual landscape is a lot like ours.

Memory challenges for children with autism go beyond difficulty remembering faces, according to new research.