Many parents think the school years matter most for neurological development, but a UVA expert says the biggest gains start much earlier.

In recent years, the field of neuroscience has uncovered fascinating insights into how our early environments shape who we become. One of the most groundbreaking areas of this research focuses on the ...

Research shows babies as young as two months old can already categorize what they see, offering fresh insight into early ...

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A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus. A study in mice has found that the bacteria ...

Early exposure to harsh parenting during preschool years can have widespread effects on the organization of the entire brain’s communication. Later exposures affect specific brain areas. A new ...

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin used brain imaging and AI to discover that two-month-old babies are showing cognitive abilities much earlier than expected ...

From the moment we’re born, our brains are primed to interact with the world around us, especially with our primary caregivers. Infants are wired for connection, seeking out facial expressions, vocal ...