In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close properly.

Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular 'bridge' complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the ...

Between the ages of three and four, children undergo a major leap in their ability to use grammar, and recent research ...

Neural circuits associated with three cortical regions in cognitive generalization with different manifestations from different species. (A) Emotionrelated brain regions mainly project to PFC and OFC; ...

Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of the most prominent human nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body’s skin to the ...

A child picks up a crayon and begins to sketch a scene from a story, not knowing that this simple act is strengthening the ...

Traditional explanations of acupuncture often emphasize direct acupoint-organ relationships, focusing on local stimulation or ...