Cambridge researchers have revealed a detailed picture of how the human brain grows from mid-pregnancy through the first weeks after birth and identified that sex differences in brain growth are ...

A newly published study in Protein and Cell identifies glutamine synthetase, an enzyme concentrated in brain support cells called astrocytes, as a stage-specific driver of cortical circuit assembly ...

Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of brain ...

The study identifies critical windows of metal exposure via baby teeth, revealing impacts on brain development and behavior ...

Myelin is a sheath around the nerves made by certain brain cells called oligodendrocytes. These cells arise from progenitor ...

During the early years of a child's life, the relationship between a baby and their mother is central to the child’s later social and emotional development. A key feature of this relationship is "mind ...

Experts outline how brain development, gut health, and sleep are biologically linked and shaped by early nutrition.