An observational study of preterm infants exposed to pain early in life found sex-specific differences in the development of brain connectivity.

A new study published in Developmental Science provides evidence that household income instability during pregnancy may be ...

A common steroid therapy may influence brain development in preterm infants Date: November 2, 2024 Source: Nagoya University Summary: Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for ...

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School is completing the first phase of data collection for a ...

Two imaging studies assessed the brain's development and structure in infants at high risk for autism spectrum disorders.

Control of brain network activity develops very early in life, new research shows, and is linked to cognitive ability in young children.

Maternal experiences of racism were associated with stronger brain connectivity in newborns in functional networks linked to fear and vigilance.

Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in farming communities. A ...

While ACS remains an essential and life-saving therapy for preterm infants, there is an urgent need for more research into their long-term effects on brain development.