That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years ...

Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In a new study published today in Nature Neuroscience, researchers led by ...

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This ...

These stem cells were then used to grow three-dimensional brain organoids that mimic early stages of human brain formation. After thirty days of development, the differences were striking. Organoids ...

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD affect millions worldwide and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease—impacting individuals’ health and daily lives and ...

That bedtime story, the first day of school, the tricky maths homework, every parent wonders how to give their child the best head start for moments like these. Nutrition, environment, and learning ...