Researchers discover that the GPR3 receptor acts as an immediate-early gene to jumpstart neuron and synapse development.

Launched in 2013, the BRAIN Initiative (BRAIN) in the United States aimed to unlock the mysteries of the brain and develop new treatments for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. The success ...

Researchers discover that diverse genetic causes of autism converge on shared cell types and temporary maturation delays during early brain development.

In humans, the process of learning is driven by different groups of cells in the brain firing together. For instance, when the neurons associated with the process of recognizing a dog begin to fire in ...

Modern neuroscience began with Paul Broca’s discovery of language cortex, which was based on observations that lesions in the human brain disrupt normal cognitive functions. Subsequently, Wilder ...

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

“If you are always trying to be normal you may never know how amazing you can be.” –Maya Angelou There is a great body of evidence in neuroscience indicating that our individuality originates within ...

If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you’ll inevitably stumble across the line: “Your frontal lobe isn’t fully developed yet.” It’s become neuroscience’s go-to explanation for bad ...

From the age of legal adulthood to the concept of "profound autism", policy-makers are turning to neuroscience to help shape laws and policies, but the science simply isn't ready ...

For decades, psychologists have known that children are influenced by the emotional climate of their homes. What is becoming increasingly clear is that this influence may extend beyond behavior and ...

Fetal growth restriction may affect babies' heart rate, pain response, brain structure, growth and early development long ...