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The formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system.

Changes in the neural structure and function due to learning and interaction with the environment.

The development and refinement of brain circuits that are anticipated to be present in the typical environment.

Early neural tissue that eventually forms the neural tube, which is the precursor to the central nervous system.

The process where neural stem cells become specialized neurons or glial cells.

The role of genes in guiding the development, organization, and function of the brain.

External factors such as nutrition, stress, and exposure to toxins, which can affect brain development.

The development of the myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which increases the speed of signal transmission.

Proteins that support the growth, differentiation, and survival of neurons during development.

Specific time windows during development when the nervous system is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli.

The rapid cell division of neural progenitor cells in the neural tube.

The process of eliminating excess neurons and synapses to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Movement of neurons from their origin to their final position in the brain.

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience throughout life.

The process where the neural plate rolls into a tube that will develop into the brain and spinal cord.

The extension of axons from neurons to their correct targets, guided by molecular cues.

Formation and branching of dendrites to increase the surface area for possible synaptic connections.