The entire body of a sea urchin is what researchers are now calling an “all-body brain,” with neurons that function as a ...

Researchers have created functional brain-like tissue without relying on any animal-derived materials, marking a major step toward more ethical and reproducible neurological research.

A recent study is shaking up our understanding of nervous systems in animals. The humble sea urchin, a marine creature ...

The global search for the most intelligent animals has become one of science’s most captivating pursuits. From jungles to ...

Neural tissue engineering aims to mimic the brain's complex environment, the extracellular matrix, which supports nerve cell ...

UCR scientists create a fully synthetic model for growing brain cells that could allow for animal-free drug testing.

Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need ...

May 4 (Reuters) - Elon Musk’s brain-implant venture has filled an animal-research oversight board with company insiders who may stand to benefit financially as the firm reaches development goals, ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

Discover how childhood bonds with animals quietly shape your adult nervous system and why their steady love still lives in your body today.