Contrary to popular belief, exposing children to stimuli early can help to boost their development, researchers report. Read More
Study reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth. Read More
Researchers have identified a previously unknown stage of human brain development. Read More
A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits. Read More
A new study reports pregnant women with high levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines may have a significantly increased risk of having a child with autism combined with an intellectual disability. Read More
A new study reports a gene mutation linked to autism also plays a critical role when it comes to the formation and maturation of synapses. Read More
Researchers have identified how sexually dimorphic connections arise in the nervous systems of nematode worms. Read More
New neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age. Read More
Researchers have shows how synapses are lost during early Alzheimer's disease. Read More
A gene associated with schizophrenia may trigger runaway synaptic pruning during adolescence, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms. Read More
