brain development
Lack of Sleep in Childhood Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk
Summary: Children who consistently experience insufficient sleep from infancy through early childhood are significantly more likely to develop psychosis as ...
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as ...
New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development
Summary: Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic ...
Umbilical Cord Milking Poses No Neurodevelopmental Risks
Summary: Umbilical cord milking (UCM)—a method of squeezing the umbilical cord towards the infant before clamping—poses no long-term neurodevelopmental risks ...
Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?
Summary: Researchers are conducting a study to explore the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental health. ...
Dad’s Gut Bacteria Affects Child’s Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a significant link between the gut microbiota of male mice and the health and survival of their ...
How Brain Stem Cells Avoid Identity Conflicts
Summary: Researchers uncovered a crucial mechanism in brain stem cells that prevents identity conflicts during gene expression, enabling these cells ...
Positive Childhood Experiences Protect Against Depression in Teens
Summary: A new study highlights the critical need to restore community support systems for teenagers to enhance mental well-being post-pandemic. ...
Mice Strategize: Clever Rodents Test Hypotheses
Summary: Mice are capable of strategic thinking and hypothesis testing, challenging previous perceptions of their cognitive abilities. By observing mice’s ...
Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health
Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, ...
