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Your baby’s sleep rhythms start as early as in the belly: our latest research reveals secrets of fetal rhythms

Text: Sara Dozio and Andjela Markovic Imagine being able to peek into the future of your baby’s sleep before he or she is even born. Our new study is opening a window into the world of fetal circadian rhythms,…

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Sleeping through the night and the darker season

Once you have learned how a night is structured, you quickly understand that the word “sleeping through the night” should not really exist. Although we have the impression that we sleep through the night, precise measurements show us that…

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Join us virtually in a sleep study

We were hounored to be featured on RTS with a video that sheds light on our pioneering research on baby sleep, brain physiology, and the gut microbiome. (From minute 8 the EEG assessment is shown) With the invaluable support of families, this ongoing research…

Sleep and emotion processing in childhood – a brief literature screening

Text: Fabienne Sunier, Salome Kurth Early childhood is a period in which many fascinating…

Gut bacteria and melatonin: a connection

Melatonin, known as the “darkness hormone,” is not only produced in the pineal gland…

Can routine feedings boost baby’s sleep?

Our recent study led by Christophe Mühlematter and Salome Kurth, sheds light on the connection…

Congratulations to Fabienne Sunier for Her Thesis on Maternal Sleep-Related Cognitions and Infant Sleep

Text: Salome Kurth We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Fabienne Sunier…

Can simple markers of the sleep EEG predict behavioral development?

Text: Natalie Bakir, Matthieu Beaugrand, Salome Kurth As children progress through their developmental journey,…

How everyday sleep behaviors relate to infant brain activity

Text: Salome Kurth, Sarah Schoch, Translation: Luisa Burri Adequate sleep is crucial for development and promotes…

How did children sleep during the COVID-19 lockdown?

Text: Andjela Markovic, Translation: Yaëlle Dietter In our study conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown,…

Had worse sleep quality during the pandemic an influence on the development of young children?

Text: Deborah Fast In our study, we examined the sleep and executive functions of…

What the Sleep EEG can tell us about behavioral development in babies

Text: Valeria Jaramillo Podcast: AI In our new study we looked at how sleep…

How does the family environment influence a sleeping baby’s brain?

In our most recent study, we explored the relationship between a baby’s brain connectivity…