The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce ...

Dissociative identity disorder arises as a response to trauma. Understanding its neurobiology offers valuable insights into treatment and the resilience of the human mind.

When the trajectory of development is disrupted, brain health can be impacted ... “The environments during critical developmental periods, such as early childhood and adolescence, shape brain ...

This is the first story in a series featuring Duke experts on issues of neurodiversity. Research into how climate change and air pollution affect the developing brain has grown exponentially in recent ...

We’re talking about a critical period in brain development when connections between neurons are fine-tuned, and it turns out cannabis could be throwing a wrench in the works. A study published ...

By the age of five, a child’s brain is 90 percent developed. The habits, life and lifestyle patterns in the early years, determines their brain growth and development. Hence, it is essential to watch ...

The study suggests that mutations in the Usp9X gene could be a potential cause of autism. These mutations disrupt the ...

Researchers found that maternal immune activity during a critical period of sex-dependent brain development in pregnancy affected the offspring's long-term memory circuitry and function in ...