Scientists identify protein that allows brain cells to dampen their sensitivity.

Interest is growing in brain stimulation devices — and regulating them may prove tricky.

Neuroscientists link autism to reduced activity of key neurotransmitter in human brain.

For the first time, scientists identify a neural population highly selective for music.

Neuroscientists unravel Shank3 gene’s role in autism and schizophrenia.

New technique could contribute to efforts to map the human brain.

Neuroscientists identify neural patterns birds use to learn their songs.

Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.

Neuroscientists find that children’s ability to count is key to distributing resources based on merit.

Neuroscientists identify brain region that holds objects in memory until they are spotted.