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Epigenetics

Epigenetic regulation involves chemical and cellular processes that influence whether genes are activated or silenced without changing DNA.

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Can emotions shape baby personality

Can emotions shape baby personality

Temperament is not the same as personality When people say a baby has a “personality,” they often mean an early pattern of behavior: easy to soothe, highly alert, shy, intense, calm, or curious. In developmental medicine, this is usually called temperament. Temperament refers to an infant’s typical level of emotional reactivity, self-soothing, attention, activity, and […]

Role of environment in development

Role of environment in development

Development begins before birth The developmental environment begins during pregnancy. The fetus is exposed to maternal nutrition, stress physiology, medications and substances, infections, air pollution, and other aspects of the surrounding environment through complex biological pathways. These influences do not determine a child’s future in a simple or predictable way, but they can alter developmental […]