FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 31, 2021·4 min readLow Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of PsychosisAdolescents with higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had a decreased risk of developing psychosis as they entered into early adulthood. At the age of 24, those with psychosis had lower levels of DHA than those without the disorder.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2021·4 min readSometimes, Even 3-Year-Olds Just Want to Fit In With the GroupBy the age of three, children are more likely to go along with what peers say in order to follow the crowd, rather than acting out of a desire to follow authority.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2021·5 min readMouse Pups’ Cries Give Clues About AutismMouse pups with the autism-associated 16p11.2 deletion can not able to correctly perform a specific vocalization pattern to call for their mother when separated from her in the same way those without the deletion can, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 28, 2021·6 min readTiniest Of Moments Proves Key for Baby’s Healthy BrainStudy identifies a critical role a protein called Cep55 plays in brain development and abscission, the final step in cell division.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 25, 2021·4 min readImpaired Dopamine Transporters Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease-Like SymptomsA rare genetic mutation interferes with dopamine transporters in the brain, causing Parkinson's-like symptoms in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2021·5 min readParents Abused as Children May Pass on Emotional IssuesAdults who were mistreated as children often have a difficult time managing their emotions and find it hard to implement emotional regulation strategies. Their difficulties can, in turn, harm their own children's emotional development.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2021·5 min readDefective Gene Slows Down Brain CellsStudy reveals how the autism-associated Cullin 3 gene affects brain development in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 24, 2021·5 min readMyopia Link to Poor SleepPeople with myopia appear to have delayed circadian rhythms and lower production of melatonin in the brain compared to those without the visual problem.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2021·4 min readRegular Physical Activity Linked to Better Organized Preteen BrainsChildren who embark on regular exercise have marked differences in brain structure, flexibility, organization, and have more robust neural networks than those who exercise less frequently.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 23, 2021·4 min readChildhood Disadvantage Affects Brain ConnectivityFunctional connectivity was reduced within and between several brain networks in children raised in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Researchers say a positive home and school environment can mitigate some of the effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 22, 2021·4 min readYoung Orangutans Have Sex-Specific Role ModelsYoung male orangutans seek out role models in immigrant adult males and female juveniles, while young female orangutans prefer their mothers or other local female adults as their role models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2021·4 min read‘Sounding It Out’ Not so Easy for Children With DyslexiaNeuroimaging study reveals a biological deficit in some children with dyslexia that impairs phonological decoding.Read More