Early adversity is powerful, but given proper support and intervention, the brain’s capacity for change is too. Measurement, ...

WHO-developed tool, which measures cognitive, language, motor, and socio-emotional skills in children up to 36 months old, was demonstrated in Karachi.

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this process possible. Among the discoveries is PEDS1, a gene now linked to a ...

The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to ...

Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

The first year of life is critical for brain development, with the brain forming new connections at an astonishing rate of one million per second. The caregiver’s ability to interact with their ...

Air pollution may seem like a daily nuisance, but exposure during pregnancy and early childhood can have lasting effects.

A University of Oregon study finds board games boost brain development and improve early math skills in children by up to 76% ...

Reading is more than just a silent activity for kids; it is one of the best methods for developing the brain during childhood ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...