The human brain is able to adapt to different situations, ensuring flexible and effective behavior. The biological mechanisms ...

Bioengineering researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic device that can be implanted into a ...

Given the complexity of the process, it’s astonishing any human has ever mastered the ability to read. Although written language is ancient — we’ve been at it for roughly 5,000 years — it’s not an ...

At Harvard Medical School ... are now investigating how early experiences shape corticosterone’s role in supporting the development of visual and nonvisual brain circuits. Insights from their research ...

Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience poorer ...

There's a lot going on in your baby's brain before age 5. Here's why experts call it a critical time for setting up a child's ability to thrive ...

Parents often think extraordinary tools are needed to raise extraordinary kids but neuroscientists say it is not about fancy flashcards or early coding classes. Instead, it is about daily habits that ...

Children who feel unsafe at home, in school, or in their neighborhood show differences in brain connectivity. A new ...