As soon as your baby’s born, you’ll notice their primitive reflexes — although you might not know them by name. Case in point: Nothing in the world produces the same amount of wonder that you feel ...

Background and aims: The effect of the infusion of synthetic oxytocin (OT) on newborn behaviour has received little attention although there is a growing body of evidence that suggests it can affect ...

How does a new-born's body know what to do before the mind catches up? This exploration of primitive reflexes uncovers the fascinating biology behind instinctive movements in human babies - from ...

Doctors test for them within minutes of birth, because these simple motions reveal complex brain development. Primitive reflexes show how deeply survival is written into our biology. Poll Deals ...