Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through development ...

The first major data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study has provided researchers with a groundbreaking resource to study early childhood brain development.

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There's a lot going on in your baby's brain before age 5. Here's why experts call it a critical time for setting up a child's ability to thrive ...

Very preterm infants who received more skin-to-skin contact during their hospital stay showed stronger development in brain ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego, part of the national HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study ...

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Scientists mapped brain development before birth, revealing DNA changes linked to autism and schizophrenia risk.

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Given the complexity of the process, it’s astonishing any human has ever mastered the ability to read. Although written ...