A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into ...

The primary cilium acts as a specialized protein factory essential for brain development and linked to Filippi syndrome.

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the ...

The Princess of Wales visited the University of East London (UEL) on Wednesday, May 6, to meet with children taking part in pioneering brain development research. During the visit, she spent time in ...

New programme designed to support health visitors share key information with families around brain development has been ...

Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key ...

Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

The human brain undergoes significant development during the final prenatal months and through the first year of life. And while scientists have begun to map the developmental trajectories of this ...

Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

They also zoomed in on a key enzyme called ACLY. Think of it as a middleman that helps convert glucose into a form cells can use to grow and divide. By disrupting this enzyme, researchers could see ...

For decades, scientists have sought to explain the so-called "Cambrian Explosion," a pivotal period over 500 million years ...

Dear pregnant women, here are the top 10 essential nutrients your baby needs for healthy growth and brain development during ...