Combining microscopy with artificial intelligence, researchers were able to visualize the complex architecture of interconnected neurons in live C. elegans. Read More
Young children with inconsistent sleep times at night have, on average, a higher body mass index than those who sleep at regular times. Read More
Brain organoids, or mini-brains, created from human stem cells appear to develop in much the same way as a human brain. The organoids follow an internal clock that guides their maturation in sync with the timeline for human brain development. Read More
Eleven-year-old boys who play video games often are less likely to develop symptoms of depression three years later than their peers who don't. Read More
Measuring fetal head growth during pregnancy could help doctors identify which children are at risk of ASD. Researchers found fetuses with narrower heads during mid-gestation are more likely to be diagnosed with autism during childhood. The head development abnormalities appear to be sex-specific, with males and females showing different head shapes. Additionally, the head abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of ASD symptoms. Read More
Children who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports. Read More
Children aged 4-6 who had better cardiorespiratory fitness than their peers performed better on cognitive tests and in other tests of brain function. Read More
A genetic mutation linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders was associated with marked sleep disorders in fruit fly models. The findings add to the evidence that sleep disruptions are linked to early neurodevelopmental processes. Read More
Middle-aged people who experienced mental health problems during youth aged at a faster pace, showed greater declines in sensory, motor, and cognitive functions, and were rated as looking older than their peers. Read More
A newly developed biodegradable microcapsule that delivers nerve growth factor guides the development of hippocampal neurons in in-vitro experiments. Read More
Lower levels of testosterone during puberty increases the brain's sensitivity to faces and expressions during adulthood. Read More
Mouse study reveals sound appears to alter connectivity in auditory processing areas earlier in development than previously thought; even before the ear canal opens. Read More
