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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Stress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for Life

Researchers report pregnant mice exposed to stress had alterations in the makeup of bacteria in their guts, as well as in the intestinal tracts of their female offspring.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Fetal Movement Essential for Neuron Development in Rats

Spontaneous limb and body movements of newborn rats serve to synchronize spinal neurons, researchers report.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Teenage Binge Drinking Can Affect Brain Function in Future Offspring

Teenage binge drinking isn't just dangerous for teenage brain development, it may also affect the impact of their future children, researchers report.

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·November 8, 2016·3 min read

Blood Vessels Control Brain Growth

A new mouse study reveals blood vessels play a vital role in stem cell reproduction during brain development.

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·November 8, 2016·2 min read

Autism Gene Slows Down Brain Cell Communication

Alterations in a gene associated with autism spectrum disorders changes the way in which brain cells grow and communicate, a new study reports.

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·November 5, 2016·4 min read

Music Therapy Can Reduce Depression in Children and Teens

A new study reports music therapy can help to reduce depressive symptoms in children and teens with emotional and behavioral problems.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

Babies’ First Gesture is a Key Sign of How They Will Talk

By understanding their child's early gestures, parents will be better able to support later language development, researchers report.

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·October 31, 2016·2 min read

Bedtime Use of Media Devices Doubles Risk of Poor Sleep in Kids

Children who have access to media devices at bedtime have double the risk of sleep disturbances than those who go to bed without a tablet or cell phone, researchers report.