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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

A new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.

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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain

Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.

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·April 16, 2018·6 min read

Connection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain Development

A new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·April 15, 2018·4 min read

One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Researchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 15, 2018·2 min read

Children’s Gestures, and What They Mean

A new study explores how children's use of gestures is connected to communication and language acquisition.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 9, 2018·5 min read

Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development

A new study confirms previous findings that link inflammation during pregnancy to altered brain development in children. Researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that can predict the long term neurodevelopmental impact of MIA.

Featured Psychology

·April 9, 2018·4 min read

Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature

A new study explores how personality development and ego may be reflected in our everyday language. Researchers hope their findings will shed light on moral, social and cognitive development.

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·April 4, 2018·5 min read

Fragile X Imaging Study Reveals Differences in Infant Brains

A new neuroimaging study reveals babies with Fragile X syndrome have less developed white matter in the brain compared to children without the condition.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 2, 2018·6 min read

Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons

A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.

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·March 28, 2018·5 min read

How Brain Circuits are Affected by Infections in Mothers and Newborns

A new study backs up existing evidence that maternal immune activation can impact brain development in children. Researchers report immune activation during pregnancy or soon after birth can cause alterations to brain networks associated with social behavior, resulting in autism-like symptoms in the offspring.