Researchers at University of California San Diego, part of the national HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study Consortium, have announced the first data release from this landmark study, ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

The human brain is a marvel, with intricate pathways connecting its various regions — a superhighway of learning. These neural pathways are the foundation of our thoughts, actions and responses to the ...

A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and may shape the risk of ...

For over a century, neuroscientists and psychologists have been trying to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning the human brain's development from birth to late adulthood. While ...

If there is one thing I wish every parent could feel in their bones, it is this: play is not “just play”. It is not filler time between naps and meals, or something we squeeze in after the “real” ...

The timing of trauma determines adult behavioral outcomes like aggression or social anxiety by impacting specific ...

These images show some of the testing done with newborns as part of the HBCD study. The left side shows a play assessment, which assesses how babies interact with their environment, and the right side ...