CCN1 is a key factor for stabilizing brain circuits in adulthood, offering a therapeutic target for conditions, such as Alzheimer's and PTSD.

From childhood to adulthood, our brains evolve at five critical ages. Here’s when they happen. View Entire Post › ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Neurogenesis," or the formation of new neurons, is known to take place before birth. But some ...

Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

A missing brain molecule may be disrupting neural wiring in Down syndrome, according to new research. Replacing it in adult ...

We found that new neurons in the adult brain are linked to reduced cognitive decline—particularly in verbal learning, or learning by listening to others. Researchers know that new neurons contribute ...

The debate over adult neurogenesis may have just been won. New research out of the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden provides evidence of adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, a finding that could ...

New research finds that brain development is not linear. There are distinct phases with unique characteristics.

A Dutch study suggests that eating peanuts daily may improve brain blood flow and modestly boost memory in healthy adults ...

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear ...