Excessive exposure to progesterone in the womb can alter a gene in the frontal cortex in male sheep fetuses, which is needed for brain development and function, according to research presented at the ...

In an age when artificial intelligence may surpass us in many endeavors, fetal development strikes me as an irreplaceable ...

The primary cilium acts as a specialized protein factory essential for brain development and linked to Filippi syndrome.

During brain development, neurons can regulate their movement until they reach their final destination thanks to a "molecular ...

Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions develop over time. Being able to ...

A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential therapies.

Brain cortical organoids (BCOs) created by Dr. Alysson Muotri shown in a 2019 file photo. Researchers at the University of California San Diego used stem cells from toddlers with autism and created ...

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Exposure to air pollution in early pregnancy may slow a baby’s language and motor development, raising concerns about ...

In this episode, Patti talks about the emerging science linking exposure to wireless radiation to abnormal fetal brain ...