Researchers now suggest that the human brain goes through five distinct phases of development over the course of a lifetime.

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells, or neurons, that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected networks. For the brain to function reliably, there needs to be a fine ...

This Program was established in 2001 to contribute to the cultivation of better learning methods, education systems and social infrastructures through integrated research of brain-science and various ...

Cambridge researchers have revealed a detailed picture of how the human brain grows from mid-pregnancy through the first ...

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens. A new study by researchers in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory ...

A University of Cambridge study reveals the brain undergoes five distinct developmental eras, extending well into adulthood and later life. Major rewiring and structural changes continue until the 30s ...

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene linked to a severe neurodevelopmental disorder not previously described.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Imagine watching the brain not as a finished organ but as a city under construction, where every neuron is a worker changing jobs as the skyline rises. A series of papers in Nature published on ...