Researchers Uncover Mechanism Controlling Tourette Syndrome Tics
Researchers discover a mechanism in the brain which controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome.
Dads: How Important Are They?
A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.
Kids Whose Bond With Mother Was Disrupted Early in Life Show Changes in Brain
A new neuroimaging study finds children who experienced maternal deprivation show different responses in the amygdala.
Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism
Researchers find exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk of developing autism in those which a specific genetic disposition to the disorder.
Messy Children Make Better Learners
Researchers show toddlers who get messy in their high chairs are learning more.
Study Connects Dots Between Genes and Human Behavior
A new study provides greater understanding of how genes influence brain structures, cognitive abilities and how neural circuits produce language.
Brain Imaging Differences in Infants at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Infants who carry a gene associated with an increased rick for Alzheimer’s disease have differences in brain development compared to those who do not carry the gene, a new study reports.
A Critical Theory in Brain Development
Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.
Scientists Pinpoint Cell Type and Brain Region Affected by Gene Mutations in Autism
Researchers discover abnormalities in cortical projection neurons during the development of the prefrontal cortex are a significant factor in the emergence of autism.
Connections in the Brains of Young Children Strengthen During Sleep
The connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain strengthen during sleep for children. This strengthening could help brain functions mature, a new study suggests.
