developmental neuroscience
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development
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Summary: Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This ...
Umbilical Cord Milking Poses No Neurodevelopmental Risks
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Summary: Umbilical cord milking (UCM)—a method of squeezing the umbilical cord towards the infant before clamping—poses no long-term neurodevelopmental risks for newborns. ...
Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?
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Summary: Researchers are conducting a study to explore the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental health. Recognizing that ...
Dad’s Gut Bacteria Affects Child’s Health
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a significant link between the gut microbiota of male mice and the health and survival of their offspring. The ...
Positive Childhood Experiences Protect Against Depression in Teens
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Summary: A new study highlights the critical need to restore community support systems for teenagers to enhance mental well-being post-pandemic. The study, ...
Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...
SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity
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Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...
How Sensory Experiences Shape Neurons
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Summary: A new study introduces BARseq—a rapid, cost-effective method for mapping brain cells, revealing new insights into how our brains are structured ...
COVID-19 Didn’t Delay Development As Much As Believed
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Summary: A new study found only modest developmental delays in children aged 5 and under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data ...