A study from Boston University has found that 74% of neurodivergent youth in the U.S. who have had a dating partner in the past year have experienced one or more forms of psychological, cyber, physical, or sexual dating abuse. ...
Feb 11, 2026
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The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers received the vaccine immediately before or during pregnancy, according to new research presented today ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain development. During this time, they learned a great deal about the function ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Cambridge researchers have become the first to combine multiple image types—RGB (that mimics human vision), depth and infra-red—in a 3D camera set up to monitor premature babies in neonatal intensive care. The aim is to provide ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Babies as young as two months old are able to categorize distinct objects in their brains—much earlier than previously thought—according to new research from neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin. The research, which ...
Feb 2, 2026
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The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the processing of sensory information, the encoding of memories, attention processes, and decision-making. ...
A new report has warned that neurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation across the UK are being subjected to conditions described as "comparable to torture," with families reporting chronic sensory distress, ...
Jan 27, 2026
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The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow significantly in size, with billions ...
A team of researchers from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, has conducted a study that sheds light on the close ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Research by Stanford scholars shows that access to public preschool improves diagnosis rates and support for developmental and behavioral conditions in low-income children.
Jan 15, 2026
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