Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In ...

A massive gene experiment exposed how the brain builds itself, and uncovered a hidden cause of severe developmental issues.

People usually expect resemblance to show up early. The baby looks like this parent or that one, and everyone settles the ...

The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic ...

Mental illness is often described in abstract terms, but is rooted in the brain. A study reveals that genes influencing ...

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene ...

Epigenetics is the science of how your lifestyle, environment, and even emotions can alter your gene activity without ...

By editing thousands of genes in mouse stem cells, the scientists identified a list of over 300 that are crucial for neural differentiation.

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.