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Next time you're trying to size someone up, take a look at their thumbs. If they have particularly long thumbs, they might be especially clever, a new study suggests. Scientists at the University of ...

A gene called ZNRF3, known to be involved in cancer, also messes with the mind. The human brain relies on two copies of this gene to build a correctly sized brain. If one of the copies is defective, ...

Humans have evolved disproportionately large brains compared with our primate relatives — but this neurological upgrade came at a cost. Scientists exploring the trade-off have discovered unique ...

Check out the big brain on Brad! Researchers believe there could be some truth to the (pulp) fiction line, as a recent study has shown that our brains may in fact be getting bigger over time. The ...

The third installment in Nintendo's brain training spin-off, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, features the ability to play together in a 4-player Party mode. The brain-teasing activities are made ...