A new method enables scientists to monitor the activity of key molecules involved in the growth and remodeling of connections in the brain.

New results implicate an enzyme called ERK in the consequences of missing a segment of chromosome 16.

The brain’s system for sensing pleasure and reward shows unusual activation patterns and an atypical structure in people with autism.

Researchers have developed a way to quickly sift through thousands of cells, isolating only those of interest.

Seizures early in life may render brain circuits incapable of supporting learning during critical developmental periods.

The brains of children with autism fold differently than those of typical peers, but the exact differences depend on location and age.

Shining laser light into mouse brains reveals chatter among separate sets of neurons, showing how the cells produce complex behaviors.