Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development ...

One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published in Nature. Chromosomes are thread-like structures that carry a cell's ...

In its effort to correlate genomic structure with gene function, the 4D Nucleome Consortium (4DN), led by Job Dekker, Ph.D., ...

New research shows that a deeply ancient part of the brain can process visual information on its own, without help from the cortex. Scientists found that the superior colliculus, a structure shared by ...

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

A simple light-based method is uncovering hidden fiber networks inside the brain and body, even in tissue slides over 100 years old.

An illustration of multicolored tangle of threads within a small black sphere. A 3D illustration shows DNA packaged into the nucleus, scientists with the 4D Nucleome project are now building accurate ...

This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious feat ...

Connecting the dots: By applying machine learning techniques to satellite imagery, researchers have built an unprecedented database of man-made structures across the globe. The data could reshape ...