The human brain develops slowly and over a long period of time which lasts for almost three
decades. This enables good spatio-temporal resolution of histogenetic and neurogenetic …

The third trimester of pregnancy represents a sensitive phase for infant brain plasticity when
a series of fast-developing cellular events (synaptogenesis, neuronal migration, and …

Background Maternal cortisol during pregnancy has the potential to influence rapidly
developing fetal brain systems that are commonly altered in neurodevelopmental and …

Background Identifying low‐cost and easy to implement measures of infant markers of later
psychopathology may improve targeting of early intervention for prevention. Because of their …

Altered hippocampal morphology and reduced volumes have been found in children born
preterm compared to full-term. Stress inhibits neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and …

Importance The ability to identify poor outcomes and treatable risk factors among very
preterm infants remains challenging; improving early risk detection and intervention targets …

Behavioral inhibition (BI) is a temperament characterized in early childhood by distress to
novelty and avoidance of unfamiliar people, and it is one of the best-known risk factors for …

The amygdala is central to the pathophysiology of many psychiatric illnesses. An imprecise
understanding of how the amygdala fits into the larger network organization of the human …

Sex-related differences in brain and behavior are apparent across the life course, but the
exact set of processes that guide their emergence in utero remains a topic of vigorous …

Background Despite advances in antenatal and neonatal care, preterm birth remains a
leading cause of neurological disabilities in children. Infants born prematurely, particularly …