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Poverty and the Developing Brain

Evidence continues to mount that the brains of children living in poverty show tangible harm. Our authors explain the challenges and the necessary steps needed to build a healthier society.

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Epigenetic Changes Guide Development of Different Brain Regions

Researchers sharpen a tool and discover different patterns of gene modification in two regions of mouse brain.
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Mom’s Immune System Influences Baby’s Salience Network

One effect of an immune reaction during third trimester is greater connectivity in child’s network directing attention and focus at 14 months.
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Growth Charts for Brain Development?

An early, prospective study suggests that pinpointing where children are on a scale of brain connectivity could tell doctors which child is at risk of developing problems.
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Nurturing Brain Development in Preterm Infants

While neo-natal intensive care units (NICUs) do wonders at keeping prematurely born babies alive, they haven’t focused on helping their brains get back on track. An intervention that adds maternal scents and touches as early as possible may help.
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Early Birth, Altered Brain Connections

Report from Neuroscience 2015

Researchers find signs that the motor and psychiatric troubles sometimes seen in babies born prematurely may be present before birth.
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Axons Help New Neurons Travel During Development

Neurons' branches form corridors that newer neurons can travel through.
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Tracking Neuroinflammation in Development, Neurodegenerative Disease

Report from Neuroscience 2014

Researchers use new techniques and drugs to see if inflammation is a cause or an effect of brain illnesses.
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Environmental Influence on the Developing Brain

A Report from the Fifth Annual Aspen Brain Forum

A panel at the recent Aspen Brain Forum discussed how certain social and psychological aspects of environment influence biology and behavior.

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