The 25 number became popular off the back of brain imaging studies from the late 1990s and early 2000s. These studies often tracked changes through childhood and adolescence and showed that the brain ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Neurogenesis," or the formation of new neurons, is known to take place before birth. But some ...

A study in the journal Science presents compelling new evidence that neurons in the brain’s memory centre, the hippocampus, continue to form well into late adulthood. The research from Karolinska ...

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking preliminary atlas charting the intricate development of brain cells from early embryonic stages to adulthood, a significant stride that could revolutionise ...

If the antics of twentysomethings seem childish to you, stop worrying. For we only truly become grown up in our 30s. While we may legally come of age at 18, the idea this is the dawn of adulthood is ...

For decades, growth charts have been used by paediatricians as reference tools. The charts allow health professionals to plot and measure a child’s height and weight from birth to young adulthood. The ...

A new study finds that brain changes are not a steady progression; instead, distinct neural rewiring occurs around ages 9, 32, 66, and 83. A new study of brain MRIs has pinpointed four major turning ...

A study in the journal Science presents compelling new evidence that neurons in the brain’s memory centre, the hippocampus, continue to form well into late adulthood. The research from Karolinska ...

With family sizes shrinking globally, a study highlights the need to understand the long-term effects of growing up without siblings on adult brain development. Imagine being the only one in the house ...

Most kids can’t wait to turn 18 when they’re growing up. It’s the age that you officially become an adult and get to take on all kinds of new responsibilities — some fun, and some not so fun. What you ...

Prolonged exposure to poor air quality, especially high PM2.5 levels, can cause lasting neurological damage, particularly in developing brains. Experts warn that exposure during pregnancy and early ...