Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to reopen "critical periods" in the brain, when mammals are more sensitive to signals from their surroundings that can influence periods of brain ...

These days, many parents panic about whether or not they are doing everything possible to insure that their child will realize their intellectual potential. After all, everyone “knows” that a baby’s ...

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Results from a recent study led by Johns Hopkins University scientists show evidence of psychedelics’ potential to reopen “critical periods” in mammals’ brains, and consequently, their ability to ...

Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to reopen "critical periods" in the brain, when mammals are more sensitive to signals from their surroundings that can influence periods of brain ...

A new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that psychedelics could reopen “critical periods” in the brains of mammals, offering potential for the drugs as a treatment option for ...