Those with extreme political attitudes are often assumed to be more resistant to change than moderates. But this isn’t always ...

New research shows that difficult early-life experiences are linked to weaker white matter connections across the adolescent brain, which may lead to lower cognitive performance.

This Research Topic (now in its second volume) aims to produce valuable insights for psychologists, educators, and sports science professionals to promote growth and development in children, ...

These changes may lead to long-term modifications in how the brain responds to subsequent experiences. At the circuit level, early stress can disrupt the maturation of brain networks by interfering ...

Mar. 24, 2025 — For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new ...

Centre for Neuroscience in Education, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Based on TS theory, individual differences in rhythmic synchronization were expected ...

Which aspects of stress most significantly influence brain maturation? Which developmental ages are most vulnerable to adversity? What are the molecular mediators of stress effects on the brain?

Here, we show that in early life (developmental) mitochondrial dysfunction results in severe reductions in survival and stress resistance in adulthood, while flies where mitochondrial function is ...

Younger children were assessed annually by pediatricians to determine Tanner stage—the method for determining pubertal maturation ... found to occur during that developmental period.