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A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in ‘Nature Communications’, explains how rhythmic brain activity known as ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, is now known to be ...

A new study links brain timing to body ownership, showing how alpha waves affect whether sight and touch feel self-related.

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

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

When a baby enters the world, their brain contains billions of neurons awaiting connection. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two, represent a critical period where over 85% of ...