A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

A recent study finds that certain psychiatric disorders have considerable genetic overlap. But these genes aren’t the whole story; you have a say in what they do.

A new study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston investigated both gene expression and regulation at single cell levels to ...

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been one of the most feared neurological disorders. It’s a genetic condition that progressively destroys brain cells, affecting movement, memory, and mood. Until now ...

A new study has brought scientists one step further in the direction of developing a cure for a brutal group of rare brain disorders known as SYNGAP1-related disorders, or SRDs. Researchers were able ...

A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic ...

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when ...

CNBC’s Becky Quick joins TODAY to talk about her daughter Kaylie's journey with SynGAP1, a rare genetic disorder that limits ...