The ability to read facial expressions is key to interpreting important social cues during a conversation. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who commonly show impairments in social interactions, recognizing ...
Mar 20, 2019
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A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that babies born by In Vitro Fertilisation at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester have increased in birth weight by nearly 200g over the past 25 years.
Mar 14, 2019
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A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad, but researchers say it may be possible for children to inherit their parents' moral characteristics, as well.
Feb 25, 2019
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Children living in homes with all vinyl flooring or flame-retardant chemicals in the sofa have significantly higher concentrations of potentially harmful semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in their blood or urine than ...
Feb 17, 2019
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Children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to be at greater risk of developing cancer than other children, according to the first study to look at the long-term cancer risk in ART children compared ...
Feb 4, 2019
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Small RNA molecules in saliva could be used to detect the virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease, enabling early intervention to limit spread of the infection.
Dec 20, 2018
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Researchers have identified a novel missense mutation in tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YARS c.499C>A, p.Pro167Thr) that causes a severe recessive disorder in affected individuals. The study, led by clinicians, researchers and ...
Nov 7, 2018
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Children are the UK's most precious resource. More older people are living longer, and it is today's children who will provide the wealth to support them. So, from an economic perspective, the UK needs healthy, educated, ...
Oct 24, 2018
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Parents who positively engage with their children during play time—and gently steer them to clean up afterward—may help toddlers with low-self regulation have lower body mass indexes (BMIs) later on as preschoolers.
Aug 23, 2018
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Dogs have been domesticated for more than 10,000 years. But it is only in the last 30 years of contemporary, convenience society that man's best friend has taken on a new role – helping convert couch potatoes into active ...
Jun 26, 2018
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