Adult

Adolescence (from Latin adolescere 'to mature') is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood (typically corresponding to the age of majority).

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One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.

Scientists have long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research shows that newborns’ T cells outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections.

Adult ADHD may take a toll on the brain. A study published in JAMA Network Open reported that being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult is associated with a 2.77-fold increased risk of dementia.

Stanford Scientists Discover Strong Link Between Childhood Maltreatment and Adult Emotional Difficulties

New Study: Middle-Aged Running Keeps “Old” Adult-Born Neurons “Wired”

A lung injury therapy derived from adult skin cells

Running throughout middle age keeps 'old' adult-born neurons 'wired'

Adult friendships can triumph over childhood trauma, even in baboons

The Acute Exposure of Human Adult Testis Tissue to Cannabinoids THC and CBD Does Not Impact Testosterone Production Nor Germ Cell Lineage

Activating Adult-Born Neurons: A Promising Approach for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Activating adult-born neurons through deep brain stimulation alleviates Alzheimer's symptoms in rodent models

Excess calories during development alters the brain and spurs adult overeating

Personality, satisfaction linked throughout adult lifespan

A Psychologist Shares Two Tips To Help You Make Friends As An Adult

‘Extraordinary’ sighting of orca with baby pilot whale astounds scientists (The unusual spectacle of an adult female killer whale spotted with the adopted – or abducted – calf of another species is causing experts to reassess orca behaviour)

Scientists Discover How To Generate New Neurons in the Adult Brain

Youth overweight a risk factor for blood clots as adult

How to Protect Your Kids From Adult Content—Without Censorship

Scientists Transplant Human Brain Organoids Into Adult Rats – And They Respond to Visual Stimuli

Orca moms baby their adult sons. That favoritism pays off — eventually