Kids from immigrant backgrounds in the U.S. often struggle to develop fluency in two languages. Many factors — parental misconceptions, the lack of support in schools and social attitudes — play a role.

Explore the stages of a good night's sleep and the research linking sleep to memory.

Research could lead to new rehabilitative therapies when the visual cortex is damaged.

Dissecting the unique influence of both sex and gender on brain development, function, and disease remains a critical challenge for neuroscientists.

Students will use their research skills to learn about the diseases and disorders that affect the brain and nervous system.

Most of today’s psychotherapies are grounded in Western values. Researchers hope that tailoring treatments to patients’ cultural backgrounds will improve mental health outcomes.

Herminia Pasantes Ordóñez is known for her discovery of the chemical taurine, found throughout the brain and body.

Since our brains communicate with molecular and chemical signals, researchers can employ tools to study their biochemical communication patterns.

Recent research show the manifestations of a brain injury depend on age, gender, and how the injury was sustained. Successful treatments may require taking these nuances into account.

Preliminary findings provide insight into how specific sleep patterns could be an early indicator of this type of dementia.