In A Nutshell Category recognition starts early: Two-month-old infants’ brains already organize objects into meaningful categories: alive vs. not alive, big vs. small, despite having blurry vision and ...

Anyone who has ever cared for a baby will no doubt have wondered what’s going on inside their little heads. With only “crying” and “not crying” as options for communication, at least when they’re very ...

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.

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

From the moment you see that positive pregnancy test through your child’s second birthday, you’re experiencing what experts refer to as the “first 1,000 days”—a critical period for growth and ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...