Michael Meaney, PhD's research have shown that a mother's touch may not only be a comforting and pleasant experience for her child, but may also be a means by which genes involved in shaping our response to stress get turned on or off.

Musings from the mind: experts at the Douglas Institut address mental health issues.

Baby steps: Researchers at Douglas Hospital look at infant brain development

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