Before a person is even born, the brain has undergone intense expansion and growth in its complexity. This dramatic development continues into the first years of childhood. After an early boom ...

Early experiences, whether happy or unpleasant, shape their destiny. From three months before birth to two years after birth, the brain experiences an exceptionally important phase of development.

Instead, brain development might best be thought of as a cascading interaction between nature and nurture that unfolds over time. Twenty five years ago ... and discuss how early experiences ...

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, we would like to celebrate the educators who care for the very youngest members of our ...

About 10 in 100 people are left-handed, but why? A new article highlights the crucial role of early brain development for ...

Brain health remains a vital aspect of well-being at every life stage. From early development to later years, nurturing cognitive function and emotional well-being enriches life. The Brain Balance ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

“Any chemical compound that works on the ability of nerve cells to communicate will ultimately disrupt brain development if the exposure happens during these critical periods in fetal and early ...

A research team has identified a critical event driving tumor growth in a type of medulloblastoma -- and a way to block it.

The accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain is considered an early pathological brain change ... of the study (2013-2016), after 50 years of follow-up, researchers observed that ...