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·March 29, 2024·7 min read

Teens & Screen Pain: Unveiling Netflix’s Impact on Youth Empathy

Popular Netflix shows and films expose adolescents to an average of 10 incidents of pain every hour, challenging portrayals of pain and suffering in media aimed at 12 to 18-year-olds. This first-of-its-kind research scrutinizes the depiction of painful incidents and responses in shows like "Stranger Things" and "Sex Education."

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·March 28, 2024·6 min read

Babies Predict Actions Based on Language Community

Six-month-old infants can predict actions of individuals who speak their mother tongue, but not of those speaking a foreign language. This research, merging insights from predictive brain mechanisms and social categorization, found that brain activity and eye movement in infants differ based on the language spoken by the observed person.

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·March 27, 2024·7 min read

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The study, which included young adults with and without CUD, found that genetic differences in THC-metabolizing enzymes can lead to stronger and longer-lasting effects of cannabis, especially among females who metabolize THC more slowly.

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·March 27, 2024·5 min read

Empathy Begins in Infancy

Children as young as 18 months display empathic concern towards others, marking a significant milestone in early emotional and cognitive development. The research found that children's capacity for empathic concern grows in environments where caregivers respond sensitively to their needs, highlighting the importance of social interactions in acquiring empathy.

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·March 26, 2024·3 min read

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

A new study highlights the need to recognize and celebrate the diverse skills of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. The research advocates for a shift in perspective, focusing on strengths such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, rather than deficits.

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·March 26, 2024·6 min read

The Genetic Secrets of Neuron Formation

Researchers illuminated the pivotal role of the protein MEIS2 in brain development, particularly in the differentiation of inhibitory projection neurons, crucial for motion control and decision-making. This protein, in conjunction with DLX5, activates specific genes that guide the development of these neurons.

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·March 22, 2024·4 min read

When Do Babies Begin to Be Conscious?

Researchers propose a new approach to determine when consciousness emerges in infancy. Their suggestion, based on identifying markers of consciousness in adults and tracking when these markers appear in babies' development, offers a potential pathway to understand this long-standing question.

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·March 20, 2024·6 min read

Reflective Parenting: Navigating Teen Brains Towards Resilience

A new study emphasizes the importance of understanding the teenage brain to foster resilience and independence in adolescents. The approach, reflective parenting, encourages parents to go beyond addressing challenging behaviors, aiming instead to help teenagers manage their feelings and relationships safely.

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·March 18, 2024·7 min read

Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain

A new study explored the effects of metformin, a common treatment for gestational diabetes, on offspring's brain development in a mouse model. While metformin benefits pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes, its impact on the children's brain development remains uncertain, with the study indicating no positive effects on the offspring.

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·March 18, 2024·5 min read

Teens’ Transcendent Thinking Spurs Brain Growth

Adolescents engaging in "transcendent thinking"—the practice of looking beyond the immediate context to understand deeper meanings and implications—can significantly influence their brain development. The study highlights how this complex form of thinking fosters coordination between the brain's executive control and default mode networks, crucial for psychological functioning.

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·March 15, 2024·3 min read

Brain Abnormalities in Children with Developmental Language Disorder

Researchers have discovered that the anterior neostriatum, a part of the brain linked with movement, shows abnormalities in children with developmental language impairments. This study utilized a novel computational approach to analyze data from 22 studies, revealing that these abnormalities are uniquely prevalent in the anterior neostriatum.

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·March 13, 2024·4 min read

Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers

A new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed self-awareness earlier than their peers.

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brain development

Teens & Screen Pain: Unveiling Netflix’s Impact on Youth Empathy

Babies Predict Actions Based on Language Community

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

Empathy Begins in Infancy

Embracing Neurodiversity: Beyond Stigma to Strength

The Genetic Secrets of Neuron Formation

When Do Babies Begin to Be Conscious?

Reflective Parenting: Navigating Teen Brains Towards Resilience

Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain

Teens’ Transcendent Thinking Spurs Brain Growth

Brain Abnormalities in Children with Developmental Language Disorder

Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers

Why Human Body Size Leaped 2 Million Years Ago

Accelerated Biological Aging Drives Early-Onset Cancer Risk

Infant Screen Exposure Linked to Lower Future Working Memory

Network Mapping Uncovers 641 Hidden Schizophrenia Risk Genes

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