The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have characterized how cellular senescence—a biological process in ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

There’s this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make ...

Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry signals within it and to the rest of the body. Growing axons "wire up" the brain ...

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...