Stories by Linda Geddes

Enormous genomic analysis yields tantalizing insights into mechanisms behind conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

The odds of anybody in the world surviving to 125 in any given year is less than one in 10,000

Nearly 100 previously unidentified brain areas revealed by examination of the cerebral cortex 

Findings could inform forensic science—and the development of innovative hair products

Flexible plastic sensor sends molecular test results to a smartphone

A London lab is deploying every technology it can use to understand infant brains, and what happens when development goes awry

Treatment of developing brains offers greater scope for improvement but also intensifies risks