Genetics of brain structure and description of largest human genetic study Date: October 11, 2018 Source: UK Biobank Summary: New research describes the release of whole genome genetic data of ...

The human brain is just one big grid of neurons -- a lot like the streets of Manhattan, minus Broadway, and then projected into three dimensions.

The human brain consists of neurons arranged into microscopic columns. The cortex, which is the seat of most cerebral functions and forms the largest part of the brain, is divided into uncountable ...

Structure of brain networks is not fixed Date: July 8, 2019 Source: Georgia State University Summary: The shape and connectivity of brain networks -- discrete areas of the brain that work together ...

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights ...

Miniature models of the brain have revealed a "previously unappreciated" role of microglia, a type of cell found within the organ. The finding could help unpack how disorders such as autism arise.

Linking the brain structure to basic personality traits is a crucial step to improving our understanding of mental disorders.