Dr. Miki says, "This was the first study to investigate the development of face perception in a large number of Japanese children. We are expecting that this result can be applied for understanding of ...

The prevalence of congenital heart disease points to the need for a better understanding of how it influences neurodevelopment. New in JNeurosci , Jung-Hoon Kim and Catherine Limperopoulos, from ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University is the first to suggest that binaural pitch fusion—a process that involves merging different pitches from each ear into a single sound—is one type ...

Few topics provoke as much concern as the perception that puberty is beginning earlier than ever. While synthetic ...

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980) is best known for his theories of cognitive development in children. Two of the cognitive processes he explored extensively were assimilation and ...

“If you are always trying to be normal you may never know how amazing you can be.” –Maya Angelou There is a great body of evidence in neuroscience indicating that our individuality originates within ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...