The transition from adolescence to adulthood is characterized by improvements in higher-
order cognitive abilities and corresponding refinements of the structure and function of the …

Alongside the exponential flourish of research on age-related trajectories of human brain
development during childhood and adolescence in the past two decades, there has been an …

Adolescence is a transitional period of physical and behavioral development between
childhood and adulthood. Puberty is a distinct period of sexual maturation that occurs during …

Among all species on Earth, humans have a unique capability of communication using a
symbolic communication system, ie, verbal and written language. This ability has helped …

This article is part of a Special Issue" Puberty and Adolescence". This article aims to provide
an outline of what is currently known on trajectories, and contributing factors to gender …

Over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in our understanding of
structural and functional brain development in adolescence. However, understanding the …

Adolescence may mark a sensitive period for the development of higher-order cognition
through enhanced plasticity of cortical circuits. At the same time, animal research indicates …

There is a growing realization that early life influences have lasting impact on brain function
and structure. Recent research has demonstrated that genetic relationships in adults can be …

Understanding how brain development normally proceeds is a premise of understanding
neurodevelopmental disorders. This has sparked a wealth of magnetic resonance imaging …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has allowed the unprecedented capability to measure
the human brain in vivo. This technique has paved the way for longitudinal studies exploring …