FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2017·3 min readBreast Milk May Aid White Matter Microstructural Organization in Preterm BabiesAn important new study reveals breast feeding not only helps pass immunity onto infants and reduces the risk of obesity, it can also help preterm babies develop more robust white matter.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 27, 2017·5 min readPremature Babies Don’t Use Sensory Prediction Brain Process That May Be Key to DevelopmentStudy may provide clues as to why seemingly healthy babies born prematurely often face higher risks of developmental delays.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 19, 2017·4 min readMapping Brain of Preterm Babies May Predict Later DisabilitiesResearchers report using neuroimaging to map the brains of preterm babies soon after their born could hold clues as to possible disabilities they may develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2017·4 min readBrain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the WombAccording to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 4, 2017·4 min readPreterm Infants Fare Well in Early Language DevelopmentA new study reports babies born prematurely perform as well as those who were born full term in developmental tasks of language and cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2016·3 min readBreast Milk Linked to Significant Early Brain Growth in Preterm BabiesPreterm babies fed mostly breast milk during the first month of life have more robust brain growth than those fed little or no breast milk, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 7, 2016·4 min readNeurodevelopmental Problems Predicted by Gray Matter Abnormalities in Smaller Preterm BabiesAccording to researchers, often unreported abnormality of the brain's gray matter can indicate future impairment in children born prematurely.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 19, 2015·3 min readCan a Raisin Predict Your Toddler’s Future Academic Ability?A simple test using a raisin can help predict future academic performance in toddlers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 19, 2015·3 min readRisk for Weaker Brain Connections in Preterm BabiesA new study reports preterm babies could be at increased risk of psychological and neurological problems due to weakened connections in certain brain networks linked to emotion, attention and communication.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 12, 2015·3 min readAdult IQ of Preterm Babies Can be Predicted by Two Years of AgeResearchers report the adult IQ of preterm and low birth weight babies can be predicted by the age of two, but for full term babies, IQ can not be predicted until they are six.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 26, 2015·4 min readInterpreting the Brain Activity of Preterm BabiesResearchers report the brainstorm of neural activity in premature babies is governed by the same rules as earthquakes.Read More
