An influential hypothesis in neuroscience is that the brain may operate near criticality, a transition zone between subcritical dynamics, associated with excessive inhibition, and super-critical ...

Sensitive periods during development make learning easier, but even beyond them, the brain can adapt with intention. Enriched experiences, supportive relationships, and consistent effort can help a ...

“This marks a major milestone in our multi-site NIH-funded effort to better understand how factors during pregnancy influence neurodevelopment in infants and toddlers,” Newsom said. “The data release ...