brain development
Microglia Help Neurons Mature In Developing Brain
Researchers created microglia-enriched brain organoids to study microglia-neuron interactions in brain development.
Monkeys With Human Gene Show Improved Cognitive Performance
Researchers in China have improved the working memory and reaction time of transgenic monkeys bearing a human gene that regulates brain development.
How Transient Synapses Shape The Brain
Researchers in Japan have revealed that subplate neurons form transient synapses with newborn neurons and send signals to control their migration.
How Immune Cells Help Wire The Brain
Contrary to the general consensus that the brain is an immune privileged site, researchers have shown that a specific group of immune cells are required for the maturation of neurons.
Tracking Human Brain Development During Gestation
Using single-cell RNA sequencing, scientists have mapped the development of the prefrontal cortex of the human brain from eight to 26 weeks of gestation.
Mutations In PIGG Behind Certain Intellectual Disabilities
Previously inexplicable intellectual disabilities accompanied with seizures and low muscle tone have been traced to mutations in a gene called PIGG.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Parental Absence Might Affect Brain Development
Children left without parental care for six months or more show changes to their brain structure linked to lower IQ.
