Huge Brain Study Uncovers "Buried" Genetic Networks Linked to Mental Illness
Enormous genomic analysis yields tantalizing insights into mechanisms behind conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Stories by Linda Geddes
Humans May Have Already Reached Their Maximum Lifespan
The odds of anybody in the world surviving to 125 in any given year is less than one in 10,000
Human Brain Mapped in Unprecedented Detail
Nearly 100 previously unidentified brain areas revealed by examination of the cerebral cortex
Genes Responsible for Gray Hair, Unibrows and Bushy Beards Uncovered
Findings could inform forensic science—and the development of innovative hair products
Wearable Sweat Sensor Paves the Way for Real-Time Analysis of Body Chemistry
Flexible plastic sensor sends molecular test results to a smartphone
The Big Baby Experiment
A London lab is deploying every technology it can use to understand infant brains, and what happens when development goes awry
Brain Stimulation in Children Spurs Hope—and Concern
Treatment of developing brains offers greater scope for improvement but also intensifies risks
