Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

There’s this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make ...

If you scroll through social media for long enough, you'll almost certainly come across someone saying, “Your brain isn’t fully developed until 25.” This idea is often used to explain poor decisions, ...

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

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have characterized how cellular senescence—a biological process in ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

During brain development, neurons extend long processes called axons. Axons link different areas of the brain and carry signals within it and to the rest of the body. Growing axons "wire up" the brain ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's ...