It has long been assumed that social animals, such as humans, are born with a brain system
that has evolved to support social affiliation. However, the evidence does not necessarily …

Abstract Purpose of Review Preterm birth is the leading cause of death worldwide in
children< 5 years of age; however, technology and advances in medical knowledge are …

Resilience–a key topic in clinical science and practice–still lacks a clear conceptualization
that integrates its evolutionary and human‐specific features, refrains from exclusive focus on …

Early brain development, from the embryonic period to infancy, is characterized by rapid
structural and functional changes. These changes can be studied using structural and …

Objective: Very preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
experience alterations in sensory experiences. Defining types, timing and frequency of …

Noise exposure is a major cause of hearing loss in adults. Yet, noise affects people of all
ages, and noise-induced hearing loss is also a problem for young people. Sensorineural …

In Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance (2nd edition), the authors consider
music on a broad scale, from its beginning as an acoustical signal to its different …

Studies of rhythm processing and of reward have progressed separately, with little
connection between the two. However, consistent links between rhythm and reward are …

The formation of myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers, is critical for healthy
brain function. A fundamental open question is what impact being born has on myelin …

We systematically reviewed how effectively maternal voice interventions supported the
clinical outcomes and development of preterm infants. A total of 512 preterm infants were …