How early life experiences affect learning and memory in infants
Molecular mechanisms of infantile learning and memory
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NIH-10911958
This study is looking at how early experiences, like stress, can affect how babies learn and remember things, using baby rodents to help us understand how their brains work during this important time, which could help us learn more about childhood development and related challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911958 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the biological mechanisms that influence learning and memory during early development, particularly in infants. It focuses on how unbalanced early experiences, such as chronic stress, can shape personality traits and potentially lead to severe psychological issues. By studying rodent models, the research aims to uncover how the medial temporal lobe-dependent memory system operates in infancy, which has been previously thought to be inactive during this stage. Understanding these mechanisms could provide insights into neurodevelopmental disabilities and improve our knowledge of cognitive development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children who have experienced significant early life stress or trauma.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 21 years or those without a history of early life stress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for neurodevelopmental disabilities linked to early life experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in understanding early cognitive development through similar biological approaches, indicating that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ALBERINI, CRISTINA M — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ALBERINI, CRISTINA M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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