A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy. A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may...
Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioural problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications...
Short-lived neural connections in the mouse brain help prime sensory circuits, forever affecting the mouse's sense of touch. Neuroscientists have discovered that a receptor protein named mGluR1 helps regulate the...
A study provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on fetal development. The results show that increased EO exposure in utero is associated...
Researchers find that growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic opportunities has a positive impact on infants' brain activity. Growing up in neighborhoods with more educational and socioeconomic...
Researchers found that young children between the ages of 5 and 12 were more likely to experience a concussion from recreation and other non-sport activities, yet those injuries were not...
Children who are not considered 'school ready' by their teachers are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new...
Recent study has further solidified this link, highlighting the crucial role of minimizing air pollution for the long-term respiratory health of children. This research underscores the urgent need for environmental...
That pose significant risks to pregnant women and their unborn babies. This breakthrough research offers a promising outlook for the development of targeted and effective treatments for these infections during...
The development of a healthy embryo. Contrary to previous beliefs, new research suggests that cell contractility, not adhesion, plays a pivotal role in this process. This groundbreaking discovery has the...