Unsure about the varying types of newborn reflexes? Don't worry, we've got you covered. As a new mum, you might wonder: What is newborn reflexes exactly? And what is their purpose? What do newborn ...

Introduction: Primitive reflexes (PRs) are brainstem-mediated automatic responses that typically disappear in early life, but may reappear in older age, which may be associated with neurodegenerative ...

Pulling your hand away from a hot object, blinking because it's very bright or kicking when someone taps the tendon below your kneecap - these are all innate reflex actions. They happen rapidly, you ...

Objective: Non-integrated primitive reflexes (PRs) in children can lead to issues in motor function and psychological wellbeing, while prior studies have shown correlations between PR integration and ...

How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? This paper cuts directly into critical debates about how the ancient spinal cord and the relatively new human ...

Infant reflexes are involuntary, automatic physical responses that newborns exhibit in reaction to specific stimuli. These reflexes, which include the Moro reflex, rooting reflex, and grasp reflex, ...

Overactive reflexes might point to neuron disorders or anxiety. The Babinski reflex in adults may signal brain or spinal cord issues. Hoffman's reflex could indicate a spinal cord problem. A reflex is ...