Neanderthal genes may explain why some people have Chiari malformation type I, a condition in which the brain bulges out of the back of the skull.

The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, can be found in very early stages of brain formation in the fetus.

A psychedelic drug called ibogaine can safely and effectively treat long-term symptoms of traumatic brain injury in veterans, findings from a study indicates..