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University of Toyama

·June 30, 2026·12 min read

Half of Infant Bonding Issues Happen Without Postpartum Depression

Mothers without postnatal depression account for nearly half of all cases of Mother-to-Infant Bonding Difficulties (MIBD). The strongest predictor for MIBD was a mother's difficulty holding an infant due to crying or back-arching at one month postpartum, which increased long-term bonding risks by 3.45 times.

This shows the outline of a pregnant woman, the gut-brain axis and bacteria.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 1, 2026·9 min read

Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy

A study of 94,000 women reveals that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy is linked to increased psychological distress. Researchers point to the disruption of the gut-brain axis as a potential cause for this "stepwise" increase in mental health risks.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 28, 2025·5 min read

Sleep Prepares the Brain for Both Past Memories and Future Learning

A new study reveals that sleep not only consolidates existing memories but also primes the brain for future learning. Researchers tracked neuronal activity in mice and discovered 'engram-to-be cells' that synchronize during sleep, preparing to encode new experiences.