Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...
The researchers suspected the pathway—known as the social perception pathway—might be functional very early in development.
Using fruit flies, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a new model for investigating the genetic ...
In the study, male mice were allowed to recover from SARS-CoV-2 infection for several weeks before mating with healthy females.
Hearing a mother’s voice helps premature babies’ brains grow faster and develop stronger language connections.
Building a lifelong love for learning in children is a subtle art that goes beyond formal education or pushing achievement.
A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found that children growing up in states with higher income inequality show ...
When she was born, doctors informed Opal Sandy’s parents that their child would never hear. At the age of 11 months, she had ...
Babies born too soon seem to have stronger connections in one of the major brain areas that supports language processing if ...
Harvard experts reveal screen-free habits vital for children's brain growth. Family meals, outdoor play, reading and hands-on ...