University of Fukui

Brain & Behavior

The Silent Scars of Neglect Etched in White Matter

Neglect is quiet, but its effects cut deep. Researchers at the University of Fukui in Japan have shown that children who experience neglect, without any other form of maltreatment, display striking changes in the brain's white matter.

Aug 29, 2025

Brain & Behavior

New Tool Identifies Abused Children Without Forcing Them to Relive Trauma

A five-year-old's withdrawal from social interaction. Obsessive thoughts plaguing a seven-year-old.

Jul 11, 2025

Health

Child Abuse Speeds Aging at DNA Level, Study Finds

Children who experience severe maltreatment show accelerated biological aging at the cellular level and avoid eye contact during social interactions, according to research from Japan's University of Fukui.

Jul 9, 2025

Brain & Behavior

Childhood Trauma Haunts Parenting Ability, Creating Cycle of Abuse

New research reveals the complex pathway through which parents who experienced trauma as children may be more likely to mistreat their own children, potentially revealing strategies to break this harmful cycle.

Apr 11, 2025

Health

Fatty acids in umbilical cord blood might cause autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning capability and social behavior of people.

Jul 29, 2024