Childhood & Adolescence

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It’s not just hormones that explain teen behavior. Environment and social interaction play a role, too.

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The Workings of the Adolescent Brain

Teens are wired to learn — but this same wiring makes them vulnerable to addiction. Learn more in this video featuring neuroscientist Frances Jensen.

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Dive Into the World of Imaginary Friends

What may seem like whimsical creations are actually important for some children’s cognitive growth.

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8 min

The Truth Behind “Brain-Based” Learning

In this video, Janet Zadina uncovers the truth behind some of the most commonly held brain-based learning myths.

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19 min

Can Marijuana Help or Hurt Adolescent Health?

A roundtable of scientists discuss ongoing research on the effects and potential applications of marijuana for adolescents in the United States.

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29 min

Begging for Food from Mr. President and the First Lady

Thousands of people are captivated by the live video stream of a pair of bald eagles, named Mr. President and The First Lady, nesting on top of a Tulip Poplar tree at the U.S. National Arboretum.

Roundup: Teens and the Changing Brain

Learn more about the role hormones play in teenage brain development in this BrainFacts.org Roundup.

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Brief: The Developing Adolescent Brain

At the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus briefing on the developing brain, leaders in the neuroscience field explored the fundamental differences between the growing and fully developed brain.

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Hormones and the Brain: The End of Adolescence

Hormones help to physically shape the brain during adolescence and beyond.

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Hormones and the Adolescent Brain

The cocktail of hormones produced during adolescence contributes to some of the dramatic brain changes underway.

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What's in Your Nightmares The Top 5 Recurring Dreams of Adults and Kids

A new study reveals the most common content of recurring dreams and finds very different hallucinations in the dreaming minds of adults and children.

What Causes Epilepsy in Children?

Pinpointing the causes of seizures in children may provide the key to treating them in the future.

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Estrogen and the Developing Brain

Estrogen plays a key role in the developing brains of both women and men.

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