A brain structure called the amygdala, and its connections with another region, the prefrontal cortex, shape people’s experiences and social interactions. The discovery of a key molecular mechanism ...

Adolescence, the life stage that marks the transition between childhood and adulthood, is known to be a vital period for the brain's development. During this critical phase, people's mental abilities, ...

Douglas researchers identify first gene involved in adolescent brain development that may play a role in mental health vulnerability MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - As many parents of mentally ...

This schematic outlines their analytical framework. The approach involves creating a validated developmental atlas of the dorsal prefrontal cortex from structural connectivity, then using these ...

TORONTO – Researchers said they have identified the first gene involved in adolescent brain development that may play a role in mental health vulnerability. According to Quebec’s Douglas Institute ...

In the Living Brain Project, researchers leveraged deep brain stimulation surgeries to compare the brains of the living to ...

Clinical psychologist Misokuhle Mhlongo explains about the development of a section in the human brain and how that sets us apart as human beings. Stock image. THE development of the prefrontal lobe ...

During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...