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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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·November 30, 2023·9 min read

Cannabis and Alcohol Co-use Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

Recent studies reveal effects of cannabis and alcohol co-use on adolescent rats, simulating human behavior. Rats voluntarily consumed THC-infused treats and alcohol, allowing researchers to observe changes in brain structure and behavior.

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·November 28, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders by identifying how three novel genes contribute to these conditions. The study utilized genomic sequencing, phenotyping, and modeling in fly and stem cells to investigate the genetic architecture of these genes. They discovered that malfunctions in the spliceosome, a protein complex responsible for gene splicing, are a key factor in these disorders.

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·November 28, 2023·7 min read

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

A new study reveals that children with reliable parental support are more inclined to take risks and explore. Analyzing decisions made by over 150 children aged 10 to 13 in game-based scenarios, the study found that children who perceived their parents as unpredictable were less likely to engage in exploratory risks.

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·November 27, 2023·5 min read

Newborns’ Innate Beat Perception: Key to Early Musical Cognition

Researchers revealed that newborn babies inherently perceive musical beats, a skill separate from their statistical learning ability. The study involved 27 newborns and used EEG brain wave measurements to differentiate between beat perception and statistical learning of sound sequences. Results showed that babies could detect a regular pulse in music when timing between beats was consistent.

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·November 27, 2023·5 min read

Prenatal Discrimination Alters Brain Connectivity in Infants

A new study reveals that discrimination and acculturation experiences during pregnancy uniquely impact the brain development of children, distinct from general stress or depression effects. Using MRI, researchers analyzed brain connectivity in infants of 165 pregnant participants, mostly Hispanic, from New York City's Washington Heights.

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·November 21, 2023·5 min read

Babies as Young as Four Months Show Self Awareness

Babies as young as four months old can sense how their bodies interact with the space around them, shedding light on early self-awareness development. In the study, babies were shown a moving ball on a screen, accompanied by tactile sensations when the ball was closest to them.

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·November 21, 2023·5 min read

Link Between Parental Infertility and Autism Risk in Children

A study involving 1.3 million children found that children born to parents with fertility issues have a slightly higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research suggests that the risk of ASD is increased in children of parents previously diagnosed with infertility, regardless of whether fertility treatments were involved.

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·November 16, 2023·3 min read

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health

Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental health and behavior issues throughout childhood and adolescence. The study, analyzing data from 55 studies with over 45,000 participants, links maternal distress during pregnancy to children's externalizing behaviors, such as ADHD symptoms and aggression. Importantly, this effect persists even when postnatal psychological distress is considered.

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·November 16, 2023·2 min read

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Preterm Birth

A meta-analysis of 57 previous studies with over 12 million infants reveals that prenatal exposure to cannabis increases the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and the need for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. However, the study did not find a higher risk of birth defects or infant mortality within one year, including sudden unexpected infant death.

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neurodevelopment

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

Cannabis and Alcohol Co-use Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

Newborns’ Innate Beat Perception: Key to Early Musical Cognition

Prenatal Discrimination Alters Brain Connectivity in Infants

Babies as Young as Four Months Show Self Awareness

Link Between Parental Infertility and Autism Risk in Children

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Preterm Birth

Menopause Blood Protein Signature Tied to Dementia Risk

Prenatal Vitamin C Shields Infants From Negative Emotions

Brain Circuit Pruned to Make Wild Foxes Friendly

Single-Dose Psilocybin Lacks Lasting Behavioral Effects

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