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Researchers have discovered a new way that brain plasticity is controlled in early life, offering insight into the ...

Amanda Guyer, professor in the Department of Human Ecology and a faculty researcher at the Center for Mind and Brain, is ...

Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain ...

Figuring out the causes of why children develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been on scientists' radar for a few decades now. A common notion that has been around for nearly 20 ...

Recent years have seen an increase in interest in stem cell therapy for autism, particularly among families looking for ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Your baby’s brain is growing fast. What you do in their early years matters. Your child’s experiences in the first six years of life, especially the first three, build the foundation for lifelong ...

AS parents, we celebrate every visible sign of growth—an extra inch on the height chart, heavier footsteps on the bathroom ...