A recently evolved pattern of gene activity in the language and decision-making centers of the human brain is missing in a disorder associated with autism and learning disabilities.
Thomas Jessell has been named a recopient of the 2012 Canada Gairdner International Awards in recognition of his contributions to medical science.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg officially opened The Norwegian Brain Centre at Norwegian University of Science and Technolog.
The National Academy of Sciences' Kavli Frontiers of Science symposium program has entered into a new partnership with Israel.
Researchers have discovered a key mechanism that can act like a zoom button in the brain, by controlling the resolution of the brain's internal maps.
One hundred twenty-two young scientists have been selected for the U.S. and Chinese-American Kavli Frontiers of Science symposia.
The National Academy of Sciences' Kavli Frontiers of Science symposium program has entered into a new partnership with Indonesia.
The USA Science & Engineering Festival is accepting submissions for the 2012 Kavli “Save the World Through Science & Engineering” Video Contest.
Most genes associated with psychiatric illnesses are expressed before birth. Genetic differences by gender also exist.
A new study suggests winning may not be the only thing, but the human brain devotes a lot of resources to the outcome of games.
