Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just as pediatricians use growth charts to monitor a child's height and weight, researchers have now created the first ...

To stay in balance, the brain depends on two types of neurons: Excitatory neurons (in white), which increase activity, and inhibitory neurons (in black), which damp down signals. Scientists have now ...

As your pregnancy journey comes to an end, you might hear your healthcare provider mention that your baby’s skull is still very tender and not completely fused. While this might make you feel worried ...

Researchers uncover how a key protein controls cranial base growth, revealing complex pathways that could inform future therapies The cranial base, which forms the floor of the skull, is essential for ...

Bioengineering researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic device that can be implanted into a ...

The brain has five major structural phases during the human lifespan and doesn't reach adulthood until age 32, a new study suggests. Scientists determined that brain development is defined by four ...

A viral social media post has reignited debate over tablets and young children. Experts say the research points to possible ...