Summary: Researchers discovered that eye contact acts as an intentional switch that synchronizes brainwaves between infants and adult speakers, directly driving language acquisition. The ...

The brains of humans understand the world by recognizing patterns. Patterns as simple as a line drawing to complex math/arithmetic figures. The brain processes patterns in language, music, quilting, ...

A new study just revealed several risk factors that may be uniquely shaping the development of dementia in women. Scientists from the University of California, San Diego found that women have a ...

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Laughter is the best medicine, according to an old adage. Now, new research suggests it also boosts child development. Making children laugh can help make their brains more resilient and open to ...

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline ...

If you look at a Neanderthal skull and a Homo sapiens skull, they’re visibly different: Neanderthal skulls are lower and longer, whereas ours tend to be rounder. However, those differences probably ...

Researchers at Boston University have discovered a surprising mechanism in the brains of zebra finches that may explain why humans have a limited ability to regenerate brain cells. Using high-powered ...

As we age, it’s not uncommon for the brain to change in ways that can negatively impact our cognition. SuperAgers are adults ages 80 and older who tend to retain their brain health and cognition. A ...

The space opened in January. The center is locally owned by Sailaja Ampati and Vasavi Sathya Saranya Lakshmi of Leander, who also own another Best Brains Learning Center in Pflugerville. What parents ...