Stress is often seen as harmful, but a neurobiologist said it actually plays an important role in helping humans survive. However, problems can arise when the body’s stress response stays active for ...

Synaptic pruning refines neural circuits during development, but altered trajectories are implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders. Here, we use a task-gated neural network to show that the timing ...

Following the first 1000 days of life that span from conception to two years of age, the next 1000 days of a child's life from 2–5 years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and ...

This image shows densely accumulated dendritic spines. Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic “hotspot” that forms during adolescence, challenging the ...

This image shows densely accumulated dendritic spines. Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic “hotspot” that forms during adolescence, challenging the ...

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Welcome back to Birdbrained Science! Last time, we touched on the ‘bird’ aspect with migration and today, we’ll cover some brain stuff — let’s talk about pruning. However it happens, we know that once ...

Abstract: Spiking Neural Networks, or SNNs, are event driven and suitable for energy-efficient and high-throughput computing. Pruning unnecessary synaptic connections or neurons helps reduce model ...

Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid. By ...

A complex interplay of mechanisms and cell types regulates synapse stabilization and pruning throughout life. The complement cascade contributes by activating glia, leading to pruning. Neurons also ...