BrainDevelopment
Scientists grow mini brain in a lab
Scientists grow mini brain in a lab Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have successfully grown a mini brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels, marking an advance in research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism. The multi-region brain organoid (MRBO) is the first whole-brain organoid to be generated, allowing researchers to study […]
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How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain
How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain New research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior. Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, researchers […]
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