The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

During brain development, neurons have to migrate long distances through complex environments until they reach their final destination. In order to find guidance, they must establish several ...