Brain Academy

The powerful connection between nutrition and education has been revealed by new research from ESMT Berlin. Primary school children who attended a public free lunch program over an extended period were shown to have significantly better learning outcomes.

University of Otago researchers have discovered a clue as to why there are changes in the way babies' brains are formed in mothers who are obese during pregnancy, which can potentially lead to an elevated risk of mental illness, including autism spectrum disorders.

The infant microbiota colonization process runs in parallel with immune system maturation, affecting intestinal physiology and regulation. Accumulating evidence suggests that microbial exposition begins before birth (in utero) and continues after birth.

Early development and long-term function of the brain are critically dependent on adequate nutrient supply during pregnancy and early childhood.

Discussed possible associations of individual nutrient intakes and more recently dietary patterns to neurocognitive development in childhood.

Weight gain in early pregnancy has the greatest impact on infant size at birth, according to a new study published today in Obesity. The study is the largest ever analysis of the effect that weight gain in early pregnancy has on infant size.

The structure and function of the human brain are fundamentally shaped after birth by stimulation from the environment. The greater extent of this post-natal neuroplasticity distinguishes humans from all other animals.

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans) with the potential to influence human health.

The importance of lipid related components for normal brain development in infants and toddlers.

What are ERP’s – Event Related Potentials, it is electrical activity measured at the scalp. It is a good paradigm for testing attention and memory in infants.