FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·4 min readInfants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in OthersA new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 18, 2015·5 min readInfants Capable of Logical Reasoning Before the Age of OneAccording to researchers, at 10 months of age, babies are capable of deductive problem solving.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 14, 2015·4 min readMaternal Identity Linked to Mom’s Relationship with DadAccording to a new study, a mother's sense of maternal identity is closely linked to the relationship she has with the father both during and after pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2015·2 min readSelective Imitation Makes For Precocious Social LearnersA new study reports children who are able to selectively imitate behaviors are more flexible social learners.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 21, 2015·4 min readNewborns Able to Process Language at Two Days Using First and Last Syllables to Recognize WordsAccording to a new study, newborn babies are able to process language as young as two days old by utilizing similar processes to adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 13, 2015·4 min readFuture Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First StoolAccording to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 2, 2013·3 min readMessy Children Make Better LearnersResearchers show toddlers who get messy in their high chairs are learning more.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2013·4 min readDrug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down SyndromeFormoterol, an asthma medication, improves cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min readReduced Brain Volume in Kids with Low Birth Weight Tied to Academic StrugglesAnalysing recent MRI data of adolescents who were born with low birth weight, researchers tie smaller brain volumes to poor academic achievement.Read More