Blurry Beginnings Shape Brain’s Visual Pathways

Summary: New research reveals how early-life blurry, low-color vision may help shape the brain’s visual pathways into specialized systems. Using computational models trained on low-quality images followed by high-quality ones,…

Tiny RNA Mark Helps Explain Brain Wiring and Mental Disorders

Summary: New research reveals how a tiny chemical mark on RNA helps wire the brain during development. Scientists discovered that m6A methylation regulates the production of proteins essential for axon…

Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health

Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens. Low-intensity resistance activities like light weights were most effective…

Chimpanzees and Children Share a Curiosity for Social Drama

Summary: A new study shows that both chimpanzees and young children are drawn to watching social interactions, sometimes even at a cost. When given a choice between viewing videos of…

Pain Perception in Babies Develops in Stages After Birth

Summary: A new study shows that the networks responsible for processing pain in infants develop gradually, with emotional and cognitive pain responses maturing only after birth. Researchers scanned the brains…

Neglecting Dads’ Mental Health May Harm Kids’ Development

Summary: Experts urge healthcare providers to screen new fathers for mental distress, citing strong evidence that paternal mental health affects child development. Depression, anxiety, and stress in new dads are…

Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature

Summary: New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing a potential common neural signature despite distinct genetic origins. Using brain-wide recordings…

No Link Found Between Preterm Siblings and Child Behavior Issues

Summary: A large-scale European study found no evidence that having a sibling born preterm leads to more behavioral problems in children born at term. Researchers analyzed data from over 65,000…

Study Ties Racial Inequality to Psychosis in Young Adults

Summary: A new study finds that racial inequality and police violence may significantly contribute to higher rates of psychotic episodes in low-income young adults of color. While individual factors like…

Singing to Infants Boosts Mood and Bonding

Summary: A new randomized study found that when parents sing more frequently to their infants, both babies and caregivers experience measurable improvements in mood and wellbeing. The study involved 110…