A clinical trial published Sept. 9 in Anesthesiology found no evidence that brief exposure to inhaled anesthesia harms brain development in infants and young children. Researchers from Seoul National ...

Mice bred in a germ-free environment were compared to those bred in an environment colonized with germs, and the latter were ...

Lateralization of the brain—the tendency for the left and right hemispheres to specialize in different functions—underlies ...

Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans.

When it comes to pregnancy and early childhood, one of the biggest concerns for parents is ensuring healthy development of ...

A study in newborn chicks shows that brain lateralisation is essential for the development of a left-to-right mental number line.

Globally, autism affects about 1 in 100 children, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the rate is closer ...

It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, ...

Stanford Engineering scientists have developed a reversible, noninvasive technique to observe neuron formation and firing in juvenile mice, potentially enhancing our understanding of ...

Mental pushups aren’t just a metaphor! Neuroscience shows the brain can grow stronger like a muscle through practice, challenges and mindfulness.

When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect.

Chinese researchers have announced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence breakthrough with the development of the ...