Though most organisms thrive with small brains, or none at all, the human species opted for a different route

New technology developed in the US allows a paralysed man to move for the first time.

Scientists have built a tissue replica of our cognitive centre in the hope of decoding how this complex organ works.

Mail & Guardian science editor Sarah Wild shares some exciting discoveries from around the world.

Snakes tend to arouse sharp fear in monkeys, apes and humans; scientists now say they have found specific brain cells that fire off a rapid warning.

New research shows that the taken-for-granted idea of being a "left-hand-brain" personality or vice versa is nonsense.

Students are abusing schedule six pills ahead of exams – with the help of their doctors.

Research done in mind-reading has paved the way for brain implants that could translate the thoughts of people who have lost the power of speech.