COVID-19 Research Indicates Infection is Less Severe in Children
Based on data from China in February 2020, researchers say the impacts of COVID-19 on children appear to be minimal
Babies
At 8 Months, Babies Already Know Their Grammar
New research shows that, even before they begin to speak, babies already have a strong grasp of the grammar basics of their first language
Earliest Look at Newborns' Visual Cortex Reveals Minds Babies are Born With
Study shows babies are hardwired to look at faces
Study Shows Infants Are Willing to Give up Food, Help Others
New research by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences finds that altruism may begin in infancy
Researchers Compare Nutritional Value of Infant and Toddler Foods
New study shows that such foods sold in pouches have lower nutritional value than products sold in jars and other packaging
Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze Placentas
Computerized image analysis could lessen barriers to placental analysis and improve health outcomes for mother and child
Photoinitiators Detected in Human Breast Milk
However. researchers say the levels consumed by breastfeeding infants are unlikely to be a health concern
Simulations Suggest Embryo Selection Based on Traits like Height or IQ Is Still Far Off
The ability to select for traits that are brought about by multiple genes—rather than genetic diseases caused by a single mutation—is more far off and complicated than most people probably realize
Babies Understand Counting Years Earlier Than Believed
New findings reveal that very early on, years earlier than previously believed, babies who hear counting realize that it's about quantity
Even the Fetus Has Gut Bacteria, Study Shows
Findings point to potential to improve preemie growth and immune system during high risk pregnancy