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In pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 1b, two key biological structures are blocked from binding to one another — which ultimately stunts critical brain growth.

Regular visits to the cinema, theatre or to museums could dramatically reduce the chances of becoming depressed in older age a new study has found. Researchers found a clear link between the frequency of ‘cultural engagement’ and the chances of someone…

Children with elevated levels of callous traits — such as a lack of remorse and disregard for other people’s feelings — show widespread differences in brain structure compared with children with lower levels of the traits, according to a new study.

Scientists have described increased connections between key parts of the brains of monkeys who have taken methylphenidate (Ritalin).

The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimized, and this could increase the chance that they suffe…

Exposure to high levels of oxygen encourages the brain to remain in deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study.

New research shows just how powerful your imagination can be and how you can tap into this hidden resource to overcome your fears and anxieties.

New research shows early caffeine treatment of premature babies born less than 29 weeks’ gestation has no long-term negative effects on brain development.

A study examines what happens in children’s brains when they anticipate a touch to the hand, and relates this brain activity to the executive functions the child demonstrates on other mental tasks.

A new study finds that higher levels of alpha brain waves in a specific brain area enable us to think of unexpected associations that signal creativity.