Latest

developmental neuroscience

·June 24, 2026·10 min read

Dogs May Bridge the Autism Drug Discovery Gap

Shank3 mutant laboratory Beagles could bridge the 90% failure gap in autism drug development, as their uniquely co-evolved social architecture allows them to mirror human-like social withdrawal, gaze aversion, and sensory changes far better than rodent models.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 22, 2026·10 min read

Infant Screen Exposure Linked to Lower Future Working Memory

A new study tracks children from age 1 to 10.5, revealing that screen time during infancy and school-entry age uniquely correlates with reduced academic performance and weakened working memory years later, highlighting critical windows of developmental vulnerability.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 19, 2026·9 min read

Autism Mutations Converge on Shared Early Brain Pathways

A new study revealed that hundreds of diverse genetic causes of autism converge on shared molecular pathways.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 18, 2026·7 min read

Childhood mRNA Cancer Vaccine Reduces Tumors by 70%

Preclinical trials showed a 70% reduction in tumor size and a 10-to-11-day delay in tumor progression, offering a highly adaptable "Lego-brick" framework for future pediatric cancer immunotherapies.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 17, 2026·9 min read

GPR3 Identified as “Signal Amplifier” in Early Neuron Development

G Protein-Coupled Receptor 3 (GPR3) acts as a unique immediate-early molecule that helps trigger the differentiation of stem cells into neurons.

$This shows a fractured head.$

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 17, 2026·9 min read

Trauma and Poverty Linked to Brain Changes in Schizophrenia

A new study demonstrates that adverse social determinants of health, such as childhood trauma, poverty, discrimination, and isolation, are directly linked to structural and functional brain changes associated with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 16, 2026·10 min read

Senescent Cells Are Essential for Building the Brain’s Barriers

Cellular senescence is required for the proper construction of the brain's protective barrier systems.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 16, 2026·11 min read

Child’s Eye Movements Unlock Secrets to Early Depression Risk

Researchers revealed a novel transactional relationship between childhood depressive symptoms and visual attentional biases.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 13, 2026·9 min read

Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development

A new study demonstrates that a decline in autophagy within embryos from advanced maternal age drives an abnormal over-activation of lipid metabolism that causes developmental arrest.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 11, 2026·12 min read

Teen Substance Use Driven by Sluggish Dopamine Systems

A new study upends long-standing cognitive doctrine by demonstrating that adolescent substance experimentation reflects a compensatory response to lower baseline dopamine.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 11, 2026·16 min read

Socioeconomic Status Leaves Deep Imprints on Developing Brains

Afamily's financial position and neighborhood resources exert the most powerful influence on a child's brain development.

This shows a sad teen on her cell phone.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 11, 2026·9 min read

Two Hours of Daily Social Media Linked to Teen Depression

A new study establishes that adolescents who engage with social media for two or more hours per day face increased risks for depressive symptoms and poorer well-being one year later.