Changes in gene expression also hint at how the brains of people with ASD develop differently from those of other people.

Clinical trials that target human endogenous retroviruses to treat multiple sclerosis, ALS, and other ailments are underway, but many questions remain about how these sequences may disrupt our biology.

A super-bright cell-labeling method reveals the intricate wiring that connects neurons in the brain.

In kidney organoids, brain and muscle cells also develop.

Researchers identify neurological pathways through which light affects mood and learning in mice.

A pair of mouse studies describes neuronal subpopulations not identified before and some of their functions.

Rosehip neurons are not found in rodents. Perhaps they offer clues about what separates our brains from those of other animals.

Distributed neuronal networks help the brain sort smells.

Using different combinations of transcription factors, researchers create a diverse array of neurons from mouse skin cells.