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We are seeking expecting or new mothers of infants aged 5–31 days to participate in an at-home research study. The purpose of the research study is to learn how early language exposure and touch may be related to biological changes in mothers and their infants.

The study involves wearing arm and ankle-bands to passively track proximity and vocalizations between mother-infant pairs in their own home, providing weekly saliva samples for DNA analyses, and may involve reading sessions. This is a longitudinal study lasting 12 weeks. All procedures will be conducted by the mother in her own home. There are no lab visits.

Compensation for study completion is either $240 or $600, depending on group assignment. For more information please contact:

The Nature & Nurture Study Team
boxcarstudy@virginia.edu
HSR200237