New Findings While previous studies have suggested that human brain evolution is linked to accelerated changes in gene expression, Yi said many questions still remain. To explore how genes in ...

The human brain is about 60% fat by weight, far more than any other organ. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3s, are key to the strength and performance of the brain’s cells.

The brain's storage capacity has been modeled with networks, and synapses with more than one link are needed to explain the vast storage ability of the human brain. But synapses are typically thought ...

'Human mini-brains' reveal autism biology and potential treatments Date: October 24, 2024 Source: Scripps Research Institute Summary: By creating personalized brain 'organoids' in the lab ...

It all starts with stem cells. Final Spark transforms skin cells into neurons, growing them in an orbital shaker—yes, it's like a brain smoothie maker. In three months, these stem cells become ...

Since it can be very challenging to study human proteins, particularly those in the brain, in a mouse model, the researchers went further than simply expressing human APOE4. They also transplanted ...

“Based on the research reviewed here regarding the rate of human cognition, we predict that Musk’s brain will communicate with the computer at about 10 bits/sec,” the paper reads.

A new book by the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod explores the connections between brain biology and political beliefs. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our ...