One year after researchers published their work on a physiological test for autism, a follow-up study confirms its exceptional success
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Virtual reality headsets significantly reduce children’s fear of needles
The scenario is all too familiar for the majority of parents. The crying, the screaming and the tantrums as they
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Single protein on-off switch controls learning flexibility and acquisition of new memories: Scientists have for the first time shown how a single molecule expressed in the brain affects how we learn new tasks and acquire new memories
Scientists have for the first time shown how a single molecule expressed in the brain affects how we learn new
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Workplace dress codes present barriers to people living with disabilities: Research from textile and apparel researchers find demand for inclusive clothing options
According to the U.S. Census, nearly 20 million people of working age live with a disability. While past research has
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Oxytocin, vasopressin flatten social hierarchy and synchronize behaviors: New findings from a study of male rhesus macaques could lead to treatment alternatives for social impairments in disorders like autism and schizophrenia
Oxytocin’s effects on human social behavior aren’t clear. Some studies reveal significant positive changes, yet others show none at all.
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New brain development disorder identified by scientists
Researchers have identified a new inherited neurodevelopmental disease that causes slow growth, seizures and learning difficulties in humans. Writing in
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Are your children overdoing it? Too many extracurricular activities can do more harm than good
The growing demand for children to get involved in organized activities outside of school is placing unprecedented strain upon families.
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Reducing tapeworm infection could improve academic performance, reduce poverty
A Stanford-led study in China has revealed for the first time high levels of a potentially fatal tapeworm infection among
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Community helminth control programs may reach more children than school programs
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infect nearly 1.5 billion people around the world and can contribute to stunted growth and development in
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Children are as fit as endurance athletes
Children not only have fatigue-resistant muscles, but recover very quickly from high-intensity exercise — even faster than well-trained adult endurance
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