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Pathways in Young Brains Associated with Susceptibility for Mental Disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

Disruptions in fiber tracts connecting brain regions associated with cognitive behavior and emotional regulation in teens appear to be linked to higher risk of psychiatric disorders, researchers report.... Read More...

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Brain Development Influenced by Immune System

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2018

A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development. ... Read More...

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Mother’s Depression May Negatively Impact Child’s IQ

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2018

A new study reveals maternal depression can have a negative effect on her child's cognitive development. Researchers found children whose mothers were depressed scored lower on verbal IQ tests at the age of 5 than their peers whose mothers did not suffer from depression.... Read More...

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Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

A new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.... Read More...

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Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.... Read More...

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Connection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

A new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.... Read More...

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One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

Researchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.... Read More...

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Children’s Gestures, and What They Mean

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

A new study explores how children's use of gestures is connected to communication and language acquisition.... Read More...

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Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2018

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice. ... Read More...

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Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study confirms previous findings that link inflammation during pregnancy to altered brain development in children. Researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that can predict the long term neurodevelopmental impact of MIA.... Read More...

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Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study explores how personality development and ego may be reflected in our everyday language. Researchers hope their findings will shed light on moral, social and cognitive development.... Read More...

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Fragile X Imaging Study Reveals Differences in Infant Brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals babies with Fragile X syndrome have less developed white matter in the brain compared to children without the condition.... Read More...

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Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Algorithm Works to Silence Online Chatroom Sex Predators

Machine Learning System Processes Sounds Like Humans Do

Neuroscience

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Machine Learning System Processes Sounds Like Humans Do

Robot Autonomously Assembles IKEA Chair

Neurology

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Brain Scans May Help Diagnose Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

AI

Algorithm Works to Silence Online Chatroom Sex Predators

Machine Learning System Processes Sounds Like Humans Do

Robot Autonomously Assembles IKEA Chair

Robotics

Robot Autonomously Assembles IKEA Chair

How AI is Helping to Predict and Prevent Suicides

Developing Robots That Can Learn Like Humans

Psychology

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Algorithm Works to Silence Online Chatroom Sex Predators

Did Hans Asperger Actively Assist the Nazi Euthanasia Program?

developmental neuroscience

Pathways in Young Brains Associated with Susceptibility for Mental Disorders

Brain Development Influenced by Immune System

Mother’s Depression May Negatively Impact Child’s IQ

Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain

Connection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain Development

One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Children’s Gestures, and What They Mean

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development

Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature

Fragile X Imaging Study Reveals Differences in Infant Brains