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 ...

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests your baby will show signs of intelligence just as early as new ...

Hearing is one of the first senses to develop — babies are listening to and learning from their birth parents before they are ...

Children of less-educated mothers saw a large cognitive gain from basic schooling compared to peers with more-educated ...

What you feed your kid can make or break his physical as well as mental health. For most parents, feeding their kids a ...