Articles tagged with Developmental Disorders
A recent study has found a link between methylmercury exposure in pregnant mothers and neurological delays in 7-year-old children. The research, conducted in the Faroe Islands, used sophisticated neuropsychological and neurophysiological techniques to examine the effects of prenatal mercury exposure on brain development.
Researchers found that mice with the human gene Bcl-2, which protects against cell death, developed ALS significantly later and lived longer than those without. The study suggests that gene therapy could delay ALS onset and lead to the development of drugs mimicking protective genes.
A new approach called PIWI (Parents Interacting With Infants) suggests that parents should follow a child's lead during playtime to aid development. This method involves seeing through the child's eyes and adapting interventions accordingly, rather than imposing adult agendas.
Researchers from Boston University developed network measurement techniques that enable Net.Medic to identify and fix internet performance problems. The software is designed to improve the effectiveness of the internet for millions of users worldwide.