Stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood have been shown to negatively impact an individual's health as an adult.

About 10 in 100 people are left-handed, but why? A new article highlights the crucial role of early brain development for ...

Before a person is even born, the brain has undergone intense expansion and growth in its complexity. This dramatic development continues into the first years of childhood. After an early boom ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Genetic variants linked to autism are associated with structural differences in neonatal white matter, particularly increased ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel mechanism involved in brain development. They found that small ...

Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the ...

The test could help identify one key Alzheimer's biomarker, tau protein, before it shows up in brain. Here's what experts say ...

Educational psychologist Asnath Mojapelo says the early years of a child's life are critical for brain development.

This dissertation focuses on the glial protein GFAP and Alexander disease, a severe neurological disorder primarily affecting young children. Mutations in the GFAP gene disrupt astrocyte function, ...