Cambridge researchers have revealed a detailed picture of how the human brain grows from mid-pregnancy through the first weeks after birth and identified that sex differences in brain growth are ...

A newly published study in Protein and Cell identifies glutamine synthetase, an enzyme concentrated in brain support cells called astrocytes, as a stage-specific driver of cortical circuit assembly ...

The study identifies critical windows of metal exposure via baby teeth, revealing impacts on brain development and behavior ...

Researchers discovered that neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative changes in Down syndrome may begin during the first years ...

During the early years of a child's life, the relationship between a baby and their mother is central to the child’s later social and emotional development. A key feature of this relationship is "mind ...

Experts outline how brain development, gut health, and sleep are biologically linked and shaped by early nutrition.

New research reveals that high glucose levels drive stem cells to multiply, while low levels signal them to mature into ...