Neurodevelopment's Dark Side: Microglial Cannibalism
Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, are essential for sculpting neural circuits by clearing away excess neurons and cellular debris during the brain development.
Neuroanatomy
Mapping Brain Growth: How White Matter Networks Transform from Birth to Childhood
Networks in the gray matter undergo complex transformations from neonatal age to childhood. The transformation supports the rapid cognitive development during the very early childhood.
Unlocking the Brain's Timekeepers: Surprising Roles of Clock Genes
Our brains are primed to keep track of time with the natural rhythms of the day. That´s thanks to what scientists call circadian clock.