# Massive Neuronal Pruning Occurs During Early Human Brain Development

- **Source:** [Reddit Science](https://brifing.si/source/1294ffb3-9f44-431d-8cd2-05584c8d9014)
- **Published:** 2026-10-29
- **Original article:** <https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1xijhau/your_brain_quietly_gets_rid_of_billions_of_faulty/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/86680913-c741-412c-a713-f29a673aeddd



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