Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

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Neuro—what?

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

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The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

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Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

Some people seem to change plans, switch tasks, or adapt to surprises almost instantly, while others need a beat to catch up.

Every moment, the brain balances signals that unfold at different speeds. Some arrive in milliseconds, such as a sudden sound ...