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·December 14, 2023·7 min read

Breastfeeding’s Brain Boost: Mixed Feeding Still Benefits Infants

New research reveals that partial breastfeeding, alongside formula feeding, positively impacts infant brain development. This study, focusing on the "fecal metabolome" or gut metabolites, found distinct differences between exclusively breastfed and formula-fed infants.

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·December 11, 2023·4 min read

Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks

Introducing fish to toddlers' diets could reduce their risk of neurodevelopmental delays. The study, involving 142 children, found that eating fish at least once a week was associated with decreased neurodevelopmental delay risks, and this association was further influenced by the child's microbiome.

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·December 8, 2023·5 min read

Did Fermentation Drive Human Brain Evolution?

Recent research proposes that fermentation, rather than cooking, was the crucial dietary change that enabled the significant growth of the human brain. The researchers argue that pre-digested, fermented foods provided more accessible nourishment, bridging the gap between the evolution of larger brains and the later advent of cooking.

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·December 8, 2023·6 min read

Moderate Preterm Birth Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

A new study reveals that moderate preterm birth (32-38 weeks) is linked to an increased risk of developmental disorders. Analyzing over 75 studies involving more than eight million children, researchers found heightened risks of disorders such as cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and language delay in children born moderately preterm.

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·December 7, 2023·4 min read

Maternal Inflammation Linked to Child Behavioral Dysregulation

Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, encompassing attention, anxiety, depression, and aggression. Researchers observed that children born to mothers with prenatal infections, or who were overweight, less educated, or smoked during pregnancy, had a higher likelihood of dysregulation.

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·December 6, 2023·5 min read

Cellular Atlas of Human Limb Development Created

Scientists have created a groundbreaking spatial cell atlas of the human limb, capturing the intricate process of human limb development. This work, part of the Human Cell Atlas initiative, marks a significant advancement in understanding the rapid and complex formation of human limbs.

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·December 6, 2023·2 min read

Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression

A new study reveals a connection between negative life events (NLE) in childhood and a higher likelihood of developing depression in young adulthood. This research, involving 321 participants, showed that a thicker orbitofrontal cortex at age 14, followed by rapid thinning during adolescence, is predictive of depressive symptoms later in life.

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·December 6, 2023·4 min read

One-off Poverty’s Impact on Child Development

Even a single experience of poverty can adversely affect a child's development. Analyzing data from over 7,000 children in Ireland between 2008 and 2017, the study found that one-off poverty events, particularly around age three, can lead to cognitive and behavioral difficulties.

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·December 5, 2023·4 min read

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

A new study focuses on the placenta's role in transporting essential biological materials to the fetal brain. The findings reveal that extracellular vesicles from the placenta play a crucial role in this process, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders like ASD and schizophrenia.

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·December 4, 2023·4 min read

Human Brain Development: Growth After Birth Challenges Previous Assumptions

A new study challenges the belief that human newborns have significantly less developed brains compared to other primates. The research reveals that human infants are born with brains typical of similar primate species, but their brains grow larger and more complex post-birth, giving the impression of underdevelopment.

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·December 2, 2023·4 min read

Link Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in Youth

A new study reveals a significant association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia in adolescents and young adults. The research highlights how ACEs, such as domestic violence and emotional abuse, can lead to the pathological pursuit of muscularity as a coping mechanism.

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·December 1, 2023·5 min read

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

New research suggests that parents should use sing-song speech, such as nursery rhymes, with their babies, as it aids language development. Contrary to the belief that phonetic information is the foundation of language, this study reveals that rhythmic speech plays a crucial role in language acquisition during a child's first months.

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brain development

Breastfeeding’s Brain Boost: Mixed Feeding Still Benefits Infants

Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks

Did Fermentation Drive Human Brain Evolution?

Moderate Preterm Birth Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks

Maternal Inflammation Linked to Child Behavioral Dysregulation

Cellular Atlas of Human Limb Development Created

Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression

One-off Poverty’s Impact on Child Development

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Human Brain Development: Growth After Birth Challenges Previous Assumptions

Link Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in Youth

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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