Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound present in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to nerve cell function and impair the growth of the central nervous system, says a new study. The chemical can be ingested if it seeps into …
Higher levels of toxic metals were found in the blood and urine of children with autism as compared to other children, according to an American study. The study, led by James Adams, professor of materials science and engineering, …
While yawning maybe a sign of tiredness or boredom in adults, in foetus’ it might be a trigger for brain development! Making this complex muscle movement could send nerve impulses to the brain, helping it function …
Stress may retard brain development in children, altering the growth of a specific part and the abilities tied to it, researchers say. "There has been a lot of work on animals linking both acute and chronic stress to changes in …
