Not only do neural progenitors persist in the adult brain, but many of these cells are in active stages of division.

Though it's now clear humans continue to grow new brain cells throughout their entire lives, debate persists over whether ...

The ability to stand on two feet and manage the heat allowed Homo erectus to roam further and hunt more efficiently. Thus ...

A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central ...

Beyond genes! New research on zebrafish embryos reveals physical forces and cell stickiness are crucial for shaping the brain ...

Astrocytes, once considered merely supportive elements in the central nervous system (CNS), are now recognized as integral to ...

The severity of his heat stroke has resulted in rare neurological side-effects – he can no longer speak clearly, write, or ...

Many of the world’s best and brightest STEM researchers have long moved to the US. But now that brain gain is at risk of ...