Redefining Research: This study shows that a human-based brain organoid model can mimic key brain functions such as ...

Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through development ...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, ...

A landmark study published by scientists at the University of California San Diego is redefining science's understanding of the way learning takes place. The findings, published in the journal Nature ...

Preschool years are a period of rapid brain development. By the age of five, a child's brain is approximately 90 percent of its adult size, highlighting the importance of this developmental window in ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

Every time you master a new recipe, remember a phone number, or finally figure out how to fold a fitted sheet, your brain is learning. But new research shows that the brain learns in a more complex ...

Most teachers worldwide still believe myths about learning decades after they have been debunked. Here are the most common.

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...

Given the complexity of the process, it’s astonishing any human has ever mastered the ability to read. Although written ...