Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.

Research shows babies as young as two months old can already categorize what they see, offering fresh insight into early ...

A lot of brain development happens early in life, but researchers don't have a strong understanding of how a baby's brain develops while they're awake. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

A baby giggles in her crib, eyes locked on the voice calling her name. She babbles, and a soft plastic robot with blinking eyes responds instantly — mimicking her sounds, reflecting her emotions, ...

Anyone who has tried to entertain a baby knows sitting in stillness and silence is probably not the best way to keep them engaged, which presents a challenge for neuroscientists who want to study the ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD By seamlessly tracking brain growth from the womb into early life, researchers uncover when key brain regions surge and how subtle sex differences emerge before birth. Study: ...

The first few days of a baby’s life are a marvel. Their eyes gradually open to light, their ears begin to recognise familiar voices, and their tiny hands begin to explore the world around them. What ...

Anyone who has tried to entertain a baby knows sitting in stillness and silence is probably not the best way to keep them engaged, which presents a challenge for neuroscientists who want to study the ...