Feature Neuroscience

The brain’s blueprint for aging is set early in life

An elderly brain has some telling similarities to a developing brain

John Scott looks at a model of his white matter tracts

special report

National Museums Scotland

By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

If you’ve ever watched a baby purse her lips to hoot for the first time, or flash a big, gummy grin when she sees you, or surprise herself by rolling over, you’ve glimpsed the developing brain in action.