A new study published in Scientific Reports provides a detailed model of how the human brain develops during the transition ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...

Recent neuroscience research shows that our brain’s organization of the visual world occurs much earlier than previously ...

A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn, may shape infants’ brain development as early as the first year of life. Study: Income insufficiency ...

Research shows babies as young as two months old can already categorize what they see, offering fresh insight into early brain development.

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, USA, 3 June 2025 – In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant ...

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.

"Early brain development is shaped not only by biology, but by the everyday experiences infants have with their caregivers and their environment," said Carol Wilkinson, MD, PhD, an attending physician ...

Untreated thyroid disorders in pregnancy can affect a baby's brain, growth and vision. Experts explain why early screening ...

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child’s brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families ...