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·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.

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·September 1, 2016·2 min read

Bloodthirsty Brains: Study Challenges Evolutionary Development of the Human Brain

An increase in blood supply appears to be linked closely to the evolution of human intelligence, a new study reports.

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·August 1, 2016·5 min read

Breastfeeding Associated With Better Brain Development and Neurocognitive Outcomes

According to a new study, preterm babies who were fed more breast milk for the first 28 days of life had larger gray matter volume and better cognitive skills by the age of 7.

Image shows a coronal section through the neocortex and cerebellum of an adult rhesus monkey brain.

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·July 15, 2016·7 min read

Comprehensive Map of Primate Brain Development Published

Researchers have released a new, in-depth molecular atlas of brain development in non-human primates.

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·June 20, 2016·6 min read

Music Training Helps Kids’ Brains Develop Faster

A new study reports learning music can accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in areas associated with language development and sound processing.

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·May 17, 2016·4 min read

How Neurons Reach Their Final Destination

A new study explores the role microtubles play in neurodevelopment.

Image shows different stages of brain development between 27 and 38 weeks.

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·April 30, 2016·3 min read

Breast Milk Linked to Significant Early Brain Growth in Preterm Babies

Preterm babies fed mostly breast milk during the first month of life have more robust brain growth than those fed little or no breast milk, researchers report.

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·April 13, 2016·6 min read

Brain ‘Growth Chart’ May Help Identify Attention Problems Early

A new study reports it may be possible to create growth charts to track brain network development. The charts could potentially identify early signs of ADHD.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus Reduced Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Minibrains

Researchers unravel some key features of Zika virus on the developing brain.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

New Study Confirms Link Between Zika Virus and Fetal Brain Damage

A new study reports small amounts of genetic materials from the Zika virus can be detected in blood samples taken from pregnant women after the infection has passed and when fetal brain development is underway.

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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Single Brain Cells Reveal Genes Controlling Development and Formation

Researchers identify the genetic machinery that causes maturation in young neurons.

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·February 20, 2016·6 min read

Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.