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This shows a brain with a network of lights.

·April 10, 2026·7 min read

The AI Brain That Gets Smarter by Shrinking

A new brain-inspired AI framework mimics human development by "pruning" redundant connections as it learns. The model becomes more compact and energy-efficient while mastering increasingly complex perception and motor tasks.

This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.

Autism Featured Neurology

·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2013·3 min read

Worm Research: Right Combination of Sugars Regulates Brain Development

A new study reveals how the tiny mir-79 molecule regulates neural development in roundworms.

This is a painting of neuronal development.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 20, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Discover Key Signaling Pathway that Makes Young Neurons Connect

Researchers have identified a molecular program which spurs the growth of neuronal output connections.

The image is a model of the L! protein. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Genetics

·February 20, 2013·4 min read

Signaling Pathway Linked to Fetal Alcohol Risk

Research have identified a signaling pathway that might determine genetic susceptibility for the development of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).