http://mensnewsdaily.com/sexandmetro/2009/10/29/this-is-your-brain-without-dad/
This study on the impact of life without Dad for degu pups was presented at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Chicago this month and recently published in the journal Neuroscience. Fascinating though, at least for me, not particularly surprising. We have known for some time how an infant's brain is very plastic and therefore, primed to be strongly influenced by early experiences. Another fascinating study with degu pups studied the impact on the pups who were removed from their caregivers for just one hour a day. To me this latter study has potential (just potential) significance for parents considering early day care for their children. Joan [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
