Foster care before age 2 could rewire brains of orphaned kids, study hints
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This study follows 136 children from Romania who were placed in foster care after living in institutions. Researchers track their thinking skills, emotional health, brain activity, and social behavior into young adulthood. The goal is to understand whether early foster care can i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Alexander Nelson III • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC