What shapes your dog’s personality

Harvard neuroscientist who is unlocking secrets of the canine brain finds skills and temperament are not dictated by breed.

Anna Lamb • harvard
Nov. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Poverty hurts young brains but social safety net may help

Study finds aid programs cut disparities in brain structure and mental health, especially in states where the cost of living is high.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
May 2, 2023 ~6 min


Mounting research points to health harms from cannabis, THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development

Studies show that smoking marijuana during pregnancy can lead to premature birth, lower birth weight and psychological problems in the newborn.

Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University • conversation
March 22, 2023 ~9 min

Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function

From figuring out where memories are stored to how sensory information translates to behavior, new technologies are helping neuroscientists better understand how the brain works.

Vivian Lam, Assistant Health and Biomedicine Editor • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 ~10 min

Predictable and consistent parental behavior is key for optimal child brain development

Parents are often the primary source of information that children receive from their environment. How consistent parents’ interactions with their children are matters.

Tallie Z. Baram, Professor of Pediatrics, Anatomy and Neurobiology, Neurology, Physiology and Biophysics, Neurological Sciences, University of California, Irvine • conversation
June 22, 2022 ~5 min

Pandemic may affect babies’ brain development

For babies born during this pandemic, a study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests their brains may not fully develop.

Claire McCarthy • harvard
Jan. 21, 2022 ~2 min

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence? A neuroscientist who studies nutrition explains

Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.

Lina Begdache, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Jan. 11, 2022 ~7 min

The US is making plans to replace all of its lead water pipes from coast to coast

It will cost tens of billions of dollars to find and remove all the lead service lines that deliver water to US homes and schools. A public health expert explains why he sees it as money well spent.

Gabriel Filippelli, Chancellor's Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute, IUPUI • conversation
Dec. 17, 2021 ~9 min


Brain wrinkles and folds matter – researchers are studying the mechanics of how they form

Understanding how brain folding works could help researchers better diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.

Weiying Dai, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~8 min

How moving dots are helping us learn more about dyslexia in children: new research

Children with dyslexia seem to find it more difficult to judge the direction of moving dots - this could explain why reading is also more challenging.

Gaia Scerif, Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Oxford • conversation
Nov. 24, 2021 ~6 min

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