"The newborn brain may thus already be in an optimal state for the efficient processing of speech and language, underpinning human infants' unexpected language learning abilities," write the ...

Understanding how human neurons cope with the energy demands of a large, active brain could open up new avenues for treating ...

A recent study conducted in mice suggests that specific beneficial bacteria in a pregnant mother’s gut could support healthy ...

Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives. Scientists have long believed this prolonged childhood ...

The gene therapy, marketed under the brand name Kebilidi, is the first in the United States to be injected directly into the brain. It is approved for children with fully developed skulls and for ...

Translating Time’ database compares how animal brains develop and age, enabling researchers to learn more about humans.