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Connection Between Childhood Adversity and Psychiatric Disorders Seen at Cellular Level

Childhood adversity and lifetime psychopathology are associated with shorter telomeres and higher mtDNA content, a new study reports.

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Iodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain Development

A new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.

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Stem Cell Transplantation Shows Potential for Reducing Disability in Patients with MS

According to a new study, MS patients who received stem cell transplants reported improvements in measures of their disability and quality of life.

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Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye

Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.

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Citrus Scent Inhibits Liver Cancer

Researchers report that in the future, olfactory receptors could serve as a target for liver cancer diagnosis and treatments.

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How Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?

A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.

A New Neural Circuit Controls Fear in the Brain

A pathway which regulates fear memory and behavior in mice has been discovered by researchers.

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Researchers Discover ‘Idiosyncratic’ Brain Patterns in Autism

A new study reports the brains of those with autism display unique synchronization patterns. The findings could impact earlier diagnosis and future treatments for ASD.