The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into signals, sent to the brain.

A new study reveals that astrocytes—star-shaped support cells traditionally viewed as passive partners of neurons—play a ...

Nutrition gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight, and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, according to the latest findings ...

Scientists are uncovering how the placenta, long viewed as a temporary pregnancy organ, acts as a powerful biological predictor of lifelong health, linking prenatal environments to future risks of ...

A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Researchers found three master genes that alter brain development in Down syndrome, offering new clues about learning and memory differences.

A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize this common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a ...