On Thursday, March 12, Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton welcomed to campus Dr. Frances Jensen ’78—renowned ...

That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years ...

In this week's edition, columnist Gideon Hall examines the common myth that the human brain finishes developing at age 25.

If you scroll through social media for long enough, you'll almost certainly come across someone saying, “Your brain isn’t fully developed until 25.” This idea is often used to explain poor decisions, ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with ...

A chronological map of the fetal brain reveals when key cells emerge and provides clues about autism and cancer.

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Biomedical engineers have achieved a major breakthrough in ...

SEATTLE, WASH. — November 5, 2025 — A global consortium of scientists has created the first and most detailed “developmental maps” of the mammalian brain (from mouse to human) to date, taking the ...

Steve Adubato sits down with Dr. Jennifer Chen, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Kean University, to explore the link between early childhood education and brain development and the impact of ...

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.