Local translation of mRNAs is regulated in a temporally and spatially restricted manner in cells and is critical throughout embryonic and post-embryonic life. In their new review article titled "Local Translation Across Neural Development: A Focus on Radial Glial Cells, Axons, and Synaptogenesis", Dr. Kristy Welshhans and her collaborator Dr. Manasi Agrawal discuss recent key findings about mRNA localization and local translation across the various stages of neural development, including neurogenesis, axon development, and synapto-genesis. A fascinating read!