The Brain

A new technique may reveal how mutations on the X chromosome alter various types of cells in the brain.

A combination of chemical cocktails has created mice that are — yes — virtually invisible. And new imaging technology reveals the mice’s underlying nerves and lymphatic system in unprecedented detail.

Toddlers with strong language skills continue to outperform their peers as they grow up, whereas those with poor skills lag tend to lag behind.

Damien Fair has a knack for transforming obstacles into opportunities, a trait that has brought trailblazing discoveries and admiration from colleagues.

Molecules from alpacas may enable scientists to identify cell types in the brain while also revealing their interior structures.

The largest genetic analysis of postmortem brain tissue to date has yielded maps of when and where genes related to autism are turned on and off throughout life.

A new method enables researchers to plot activity in the zebrafish brain’s system for spatial orientation and balance.

To understand another person’s point of view, children with autism may need to actively suppress their own.