New neuroscience research reveals how our brains evolve through key life stages, highlighting the hidden strengths of aging.

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

Researchers identify that the brain's sensory checkpoint (TRN) undergoes a molecular "upgrade" in adulthood for high-resolution perception.

Long-term use of stimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not appear to cause lasting changes in brain development, according to a study published in Progress in ...

In this week's edition, columnist Gideon Hall examines the common myth that the human brain finishes developing at age 25.

The research on learning and memory shows that learning is possible and memory can be enhanced across the lifespan, unless the brain is compromised by disease or injury, and even then there is more ...

New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of her child’s brain at age five. The findings offer no conclusion as to whether ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

Feb. 25 (UPI) --A new, wide-ranging review of existing scientific data released Tuesday is pointing to the possibility that dozens of commonly prescribed drugs could adversely affect brain development ...

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.