- Harvard GazettePaola Arlotta is awarded the ISSCR Momentum Award for her pioneering research on stem cell-derived organoids that transforms knowledge on human brain development.
Humanity's newest brain gains are most at risk from ageingHuman brains have evolved for enhanced decision-making but also face greater age-related decline compared to non-human primates.
Our Bigger Brains Came With a Downside: Faster AgingThe human brain's growth allowed language and coordination but increased vulnerability to aging.
A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.
Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive declineResearch on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.
Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early developmentEarly brain development is driven by spontaneous cellular activity, not sensory experience, forming the basis for neural networks.Understanding brain wiring mechanisms can reveal fundamental insights into human learning processes.
- Harvard GazettePaola Arlotta is awarded the ISSCR Momentum Award for her pioneering research on stem cell-derived organoids that transforms knowledge on human brain development.
Humanity's newest brain gains are most at risk from ageingHuman brains have evolved for enhanced decision-making but also face greater age-related decline compared to non-human primates.
Our Bigger Brains Came With a Downside: Faster AgingThe human brain's growth allowed language and coordination but increased vulnerability to aging.
A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.
Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive declineResearch on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.
Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early developmentEarly brain development is driven by spontaneous cellular activity, not sensory experience, forming the basis for neural networks.Understanding brain wiring mechanisms can reveal fundamental insights into human learning processes.
Genetics of Left-Handedness: Major BreakthroughsLeft-handedness affects about 10% of the population, with genetic factors significantly influencing its occurrence.Recent research highlights the role of tubulin genes in the development of left-handedness.
The 24 DNA letters linked to autism: GCAAGGACATATGGGCGAAGGAGAThe absence of a small protein segment could explain the majority of undiagnosed autism cases and may direct future research towards new treatment methods.
Genetics of Left-Handedness: Major BreakthroughsLeft-handedness affects about 10% of the population, with genetic factors significantly influencing its occurrence.Recent research highlights the role of tubulin genes in the development of left-handedness.
The 24 DNA letters linked to autism: GCAAGGACATATGGGCGAAGGAGAThe absence of a small protein segment could explain the majority of undiagnosed autism cases and may direct future research towards new treatment methods.
MRI brain scans on young people with eating disorders uncovered startling revelations about adult behaviorEating disorders are common among young women and men, with differences in brain maturation affecting those with unhealthy eating behaviors.
Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regionsBullying during adolescence significantly impacts brain development and learning abilities as revealed by a large pan-European study.
MRI brain scans on young people with eating disorders uncovered startling revelations about adult behaviorEating disorders are common among young women and men, with differences in brain maturation affecting those with unhealthy eating behaviors.
Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regionsBullying during adolescence significantly impacts brain development and learning abilities as revealed by a large pan-European study.
Poverty & the BrainPoverty significantly hinders success in America, challenging the myth of the 'self-made' individual.
The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage BrainTeenagers must understand the impacts of drug abuse on their developing brains for informed decision-making.
New Study Identifies A Predictor For Teens' Future HappinessTeens' brain development is influenced by the kind of thinking they engage in, beyond just academic achievements.Transcendent thinking, which involves making connections between stories and personal lives, plays a critical role in setting up teens for a happy adulthood.
Poverty & the BrainPoverty significantly hinders success in America, challenging the myth of the 'self-made' individual.
The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage BrainTeenagers must understand the impacts of drug abuse on their developing brains for informed decision-making.
New Study Identifies A Predictor For Teens' Future HappinessTeens' brain development is influenced by the kind of thinking they engage in, beyond just academic achievements.Transcendent thinking, which involves making connections between stories and personal lives, plays a critical role in setting up teens for a happy adulthood.
Why Can't I Remember My Childhood: Let's Learn About Infantile AmnesiaInfantile amnesia explains why most adults cannot recall detailed memories from childhood, especially prior to age four.
COVID rapidly aged our teens' brains. Here's how we fix themThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly worsened teen mental health issues and structurally altered the developing brain, especially in teenage girls.
Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.Teen girls' brains aged faster during the pandemic, increasing the risk of mental health issues.Isolation and social interaction are crucial factors in adolescent brain development.
COVID rapidly aged our teens' brains. Here's how we fix themThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly worsened teen mental health issues and structurally altered the developing brain, especially in teenage girls.
Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.Teen girls' brains aged faster during the pandemic, increasing the risk of mental health issues.Isolation and social interaction are crucial factors in adolescent brain development.
Teen Girls' Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study FindsGirls' brain development accelerated due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their mental well-being more than boys.
Covid lockdowns prematurely aged girls' brains more than boys', study findsAdolescent girls showed more rapid brain aging than boys due to Covid lockdowns, with potential implications for mental health and learning capability.
Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study saysLight pollution negatively impacts brain development in city-dwelling spiders, affecting their foraging and navigation abilities.
Scientists say they may have discovered a shocking cause of autismBPA chemical linked to increased autism risk in boys.
Dear daughter: Why you're not getting a phone until high schoolLimit phone usage for kids, encourage boredom and reading for brain development.
Does your brain reflect your sex? - Harvard GazettePrecision medicine is just one field where the answer matters
These brain cells help days-old mice to bond with mumScientists identified neurons in baby mice brains responsible for mother-baby bond formation.
Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really saysThe root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive.
Scientists restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorderScientists have successfully restored brain cells impaired by Timothy syndrome using antisense oligonucleotides, offering hope for treating other genetic conditions.
Disruptive children could have smaller brainsDisruptive children may have smaller brain areas regulating behavior and emotions, affecting conduct disorder development.
These 3D model brains with cells from several people are first of their kindChimeric brain 'organoids' can reveal individual variations in brain development and drug response.