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‘Baby brain’ in mothers caused by hormonal changes before birth, rather than after, scientists say | Science & Tech News
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The condition known as “baby brain” may be caused by hormonal changes before birth, rather than, as commonly thought, as a result of the impact of bearing a child, scientists have said. A study of mice by a team from the Francis Crick Institute, found their brains began preparing for “the big life change” of…
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Killer whale mothers may act as mediators to keep their calves out of fights, study finds | Science & Tech News
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Mums will do anything to support their children – and when it comes to orcas, it even extends to fending off bullies. Female killer whales are known to be protective creatures, and spend much of their time helping their offspring. Researchers have previously observed them sharing the fish they catch with their young, but now…