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Innovations in imaging techniques and genetic sequencing take neuroscience to a new level.

Researchers are piecing together the devilishly complex sets of genetic alterations underlying schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The Scientist opened up its annual Salary Survey to our international readers for the first time, revealing stark differences between average pay in the U.S., Europe, and the rest of the world.

Cell-adhesion molecules help newborn neurons migrate to their intended destinations within the neocortex.

By audaciously pursuing an abandoned area of research, Ana María Cuervo discovered how cells selectively break down their waste, and revealed the health consequences when that process malfunctions.

An artist uses latex body paint to bring anatomical structures to life.

Neurons within a person’s brain exhibit striking variations in DNA copy number.

On embracing technology and collaboration to tackle brain disorders like multiple sclerosis

Malaria-transmitting female Anopheles gambiae develop eggs upon mating as a result of a steroid hormone injected into them by males.

Researchers detect neurons in the macaque brain that selectively respond to images of reptilian predators.

There may be much more to conflicts of interest than what gets declared.

Female spiders prefer sperm from males with gifts, a study shows.