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·August 28, 2020·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Cattle Temperament and Autism

Study found genes implicated in cattle temperament contribute to neural developmental functions and are differentially expressed in the human brain. Some ASD related genes are associated with cattle temperament.

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·April 20, 2020·4 min read

Infant temperament predicts personality more than 20 years later

The temperament of your infant could determine their personality and social behaviors almost three decades later, a new study reports. Infants with higher levels of behavioral inhibition at 14 months grew up to be more reserved and introverted as adults.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Gut microbes associated with temperament traits in children

Study finds a correlation with early infant gut microbiota composition and temperament traits in toddlers. Positive emotionality was associated with higher Streptococcus and Bifidobacterium levels, while negative and fear reactivity was associated with reduced bacterial diversity.

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·August 3, 2017·4 min read

Children’s Temperaments Help Predict Dinnertime Struggles

Researchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament.