A new month is about to begin, so it seems fitting that this week's research highlights have lots of "new" initiatives that we're excited to report. A new Collaborative will broaden the scope of genetics medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
From the moment they're born until 3 years old, children's brains grow rapidly, producing 700 new neural connections every second. This a crucial time for parents and caregivers to provide powerful communication with their babies and stimulate brain centers involved with language development and other skills.
