Exposure to BPA during the gestational period leads to decreased neural viability and neural density in the hippocampus of male offspring. Additionally, exposure led to the dysregulation of ASD-related genes in the hippocampus. Findings suggest BPA may serve as an environmental factor that contributes to the prevalence of male-bias in autism. Read More
Using an egg, researchers discover how trauma occurs to the brain as a result of impact. Read More
Dietary changes to include more foods containing oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, may help to increase the number of regulatory T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. Read More
A simple vision test can predict whether a person with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive decline or dementia within 18 months. Read More
Infant children whose mothers experienced neglect when they were young showed altered brain circuitry in areas associated with anxiety and fear response. Read More
Increased alpha waves in the prefrontal cortex and decreased P3 activity in the parietal cortex are potential neural biomarkers for breaks in our attention span. Read More
From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people. Read More
Better glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies. Read More
A novel flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with quadriplegia to move around their environment with greater ease. Read More
Myelomonocytic cells, a type of immune cell, can both harm and help the brain following injury. Read More
Introverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential. Read More
Regulatory T cells expand in the first three weeks of life in breastfed babies, and are twice as abundant than in bottle-fed babies. Specifically, the bacterias Veillonella and Gemella are more abundant in the guts of breastfed babies. Veillonella and Gemella supportthe function of regulatory T cells. Read More