A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and ...

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for ...

Babies born too early often have a challenging beginning, especially regarding how their brains grow. The special hospital units that care for these babies, called neonatal intensive care units (NICUs ...

A new book examines why relationships are in crisis in our technology-infused society—and what can be done about it.

The grant supports a fully immersive, interactive traveling exhibit designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers.

During early brain development, the brain creates more connections than it needs, only to prune and strengthen the most used ones later in life.

A new study reveals that inhibitory neurons born later in development mature more quickly than earlier ones, allowing them to catch up and integrate evenly into neural networks.

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected ...

Research shows that neurogenesis, collateral sprouting, synaptogenesis, exercise, and an enriched complex housing environment ...

Research shows that neurogenesis, collateral sprouting, synaptogenesis, exercise, and an enriched complex housing environment ...