From an undifferentiated cry towards a modulated signal

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 27 (4):467-467 (2004)
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The colic cry as a signal of undifferentiated vigour, and not a disease, is good news. This hypothesis also has neurobiological perspectives. Feeding increases the pain threshold of the infant and has an effect on its brain functions. These may contribute, by neurobiological mechanisms, to the gradual decline in the tendency for excessive crying during the first months of life.

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10.1017/s0140525x04300105

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