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Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
At birth, children with Down
syndrome aren't
developmentally delayed. But
as they age, these kids fall
behind. Memory deficits
inherent in Down syndrome
... > full story
Right-Handed Chimpanzees Provide Clues to the Origin of Human Language
Most of the linguistic
functions in humans are
controlled by the left
cerebral hemisphere. A new
study of captive chimpanzees
... > full story
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Less-Masculine Play by Boys
A study of 145 preschool
children reports, for the
first time, that when the
concentrations of two common
phthalates in mothers'
... > full story
Why Can't Chimps Speak? Key Differences In How Human And Chimp Versions Of FOXP2 Gene Work
If humans are genetically
related to chimps, why did
our brains develop the
innate ability for language
and speech while theirs did
... > full story
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Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep and Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking
November 20, 2009 — They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle, somehow penetrated their slumber. The 25 sounds were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the research participants were ... > full story -
Examining Mathematical Abilities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
November 20, 2009 — Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits. Mathematical ability seems particularly damaged in children with FASD. A new study supports the importance of ... > full story -
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
November 20, 2009 — Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children, according to new ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 — Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Are Teenagers Wired Differently from Adults?
November 17, 2009 — Parents have long suspected that the brains of their teenagers function differently from those of adults. With the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, we have begun to appreciate how the ... > full story -
Does Modernization Affect Children's Cognitive Development?
November 16, 2009 — Using data from the late 1970s, researchers have looked at almost 200 children ages 3 to 9 in Belize, Kenya, Nepal and American Samoa to determine whether modernization changes have had an effect on ... > full story -
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Enjoying School Key to Tackling Teenage Pregnancy
November 16, 2009 — Youth development programs that tackle deprivation and help children and young people enjoy school are successful in reducing teenage pregnancy ... > full story -
Ethnic Pride May Boost African-American Teens' Mental Health
November 15, 2009 — A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health. Findings reveal that when young ... > full story -
Today's Children Decide Their School and Career Path Early
November 15, 2009 — Children as young as 12 have a strong sense of their personal futures and can reflect thoughtfully on what life might hold for them, according to new ... > full story -
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Awareness of Racism Affects How Children Do Socially and Academically
November 14, 2009 — A study of more than 120 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse US elementary school children shows that children develop an awareness about racial stereotypes early and that those biases can be ... > full story
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