Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.
Contrary to popular belief, exposing children to stimuli early can help to boost their development, researchers report.
Study reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.
Researchers have identified a previously unknown stage of human brain development.
A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits.
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.
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.
Researchers have identified how sexually dimorphic connections arise in the nervous systems of nematode worms.
New neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.
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.
Researchers have shows how synapses are lost during early Alzheimer's disease.
A gene associated with schizophrenia may trigger runaway synaptic pruning during adolescence, a new study reports.
