infancy

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Leigh syndrome is a rare metabolic condition that affects the brain and muscles, usually appearing in infancy or early childhood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In an interview with BBC World Service, Anel Rashkaj, Kosovo's captain in that 0-0 draw with Haiti, explained what it was like playing for the nation in its infancy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Some scientists said shaping microbiomes during infancy could potentially prevent disease and improve health later on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Artificial intelligence may still be in its infancy, but this mainstay of the stock market rally now has investors worried it will be its downfall.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Johnny knew that it was no good omen that the old woman had no loyalty toward her mistress, whom she had known since her motherless infancy.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes