Psychology & Psychiatry

Are we moral blank slates at birth? A new study offers some clues

What does a baby know about right and wrong? A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense, preferring "helpers" over "hinderers" before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase ...

Pediatrics

Why there is no such thing as normal in child development

For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a child as "doing well" ...

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