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·December 22, 2023·6 min read

Kids’ Trust in Robots vs Humans: A Study in Selective Learning

A new study explores how children aged three to five gauge the reliability of information from humans and robots. The study found that children display selective trust based on an informant's past accuracy, with younger children more likely to accept information from an inaccurate human than a robot, whereas older children distrust unreliable informants regardless of their nature.

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·December 22, 2023·4 min read

Childhood Brain Growth Linked to Gut Microbiome

A new study uncovers the significant influence of the gut microbiome on cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children. Analyzing data from 381 children in The RESONANCE cohort, the research identifies specific microbial species linked to higher cognitive abilities, while others correlate with lower cognitive scores.

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·December 22, 2023·6 min read

Urban Living’s Impact on Early Childhood Development

A new study highlights the significant impact of urban environments on the growth and development of children during their first 2000 days, from conception to age five. The study synthesized findings from 235 articles across 41 countries, identifying seven key areas of environmental exposure in urban settings.

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·December 19, 2023·7 min read

Infant Brain Study Links Enlarged Brain Spaces to Autism Risk

Researchers uncovered a potential early marker for autism in infants: abnormally enlarged perivascular spaces (PVS) in the brain. The study found that infants with enlarged PVS had a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism compared to those with the same genetic risk.

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·December 15, 2023·4 min read

Global Secrets of Early Language Learning

A new study, involving an extensive international sample of 1,001 children across 43 languages, offers groundbreaking insights into how infants and toddlers learn language. The research utilized day-long audio recordings and machine learning analysis.

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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, 2023·6 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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neurodevelopment

Kids’ Trust in Robots vs Humans: A Study in Selective Learning

Childhood Brain Growth Linked to Gut Microbiome

Urban Living’s Impact on Early Childhood Development

Infant Brain Study Links Enlarged Brain Spaces to Autism Risk

Global Secrets of Early Language Learning

Breastfeeding’s Brain Boost: Mixed Feeding Still Benefits Infants

Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks

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

Looksmaxxing Trend Poses Health Risks for Young Men

How “Pink Noise” in Conversation Makes Chats Enjoyable

Can Obesity Drugs Protect the Brain?

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