The genetic mutation that causes Huntington's disease (HD)—a devastating brain disease that disrupts mobility and diminishes ...

"Our study provided evidence that exposure to early-life challenges affects the pace of brain development across childhood. This, in turn, has significant effects on future cognitive and mental ...

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests.

is the foundation of a child’s future health, growth, development and achievement at school and throughout life. Experiences during these early years shape brain architecture and have a direct impact ...

Let Sleeping Babies Lie: Scientists Highlight Negative Impacts of Sleep Disruption on Early Brain Development Oct. 23, 2024 — Researchers show how sleep loss during early life impacts key ...

However, the "big brain—long childhood" hypothesis may need to be revised ... "We expected to find either dental development typical of early hominids, close to that of the great apes, or dental ...

Exposure to nitric oxide (NO)— which is produced when fuel is burned — while a mother is pregnant, or in the early months of ...

A new study has found that toxins in the air could be linked with an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder.

The early years of a child's life are critical for brain development. During this period, the brain undergoes rapid growth and forms essential neural connections. Parents and paediatricians play a ...

Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.

In early childhood, verbal aggression like ... the importance of early conversation in the development of language structures in the brain: The more conversation kids experienced, the stronger ...