Discusses the research discoveries about the complex molecular determinants that guide axons to connection with their targets.

Learn about a growing body of research indicating that physical attention plays a significant role in brain development.

Article from the Society of Neuroscience's "Brain Briefings" covers the research indicating that the brain never stops developing and changing.

Brain Briefing's article describes how the brain continues to reorganize itself, even in adulthood. Learn how this affects learning and recovery.

According to this article, genes aren't the sole determinants of brain development. Learn how mental exercise stimulates the process.

Describes how cell apoptosis is not only key in development, but in brain disease. Learn about research into cell death message interruption.

Joint venture between the MRC and the University of Bristol focuses on synaptic plasticity research. Find software, project details and links.

Investigation developed by Cardiff School of Biosciences and School of Psychology . Explore research themes such as spatial learning.

Reviews scientists' efforts to find cures for developmental brain disorders through the study of neuron migration and factors that disrupt it.

Read this book chapter on the selection of neurons and synapses. Includes instructional diagrams and a list of references.