Fatherhood changes men's brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans
Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers have identified changes in new fathers’ brains, too.
Magdalena Martínez García, Doctoral Student of Neuroimaging, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón IiSGM
• conversation
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~9 min
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~9 min
Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life
Sensitive, responsive interactions with caregivers are crucial to babies’ brain development, social skills and even physical health.
Jessica A. Stern, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, University of Virginia
• conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~6 min
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~6 min
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