Dysfunction in brain cells caused by low oxygen is caused by the same responder system that is intended to be protective. Read More
Study reveals the body produces more cortisol when people are interrupted during work. Read More
Increasing time spent sleeping immediately following a traumatic event can help to significantly reduce the effects of trauma. Read More
Study reveals a new role for serotonin in the development of the human neocortex. Serotonin acts cell-extrinsically as a growth factor for basal progenitors in the developing neocortex. Researchers report placenta-driven serotonin likely contributed to the evolutionary expansion of the neocortex in humans. Read More
Herpes virus simplex type 1 infection can spread to the fetal brain during pregnancy, resulting in an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities and neurological deficits. Read More
Genetic variants of ROBO1 in young children are associated with gray matter volume in the right parietal cortex. This, in turn, predicts mathematical tests scored by second grade. Read More
A chemical assay can detect traces of Parkinson's related alpha-synuclein from skin samples. Read More
A distinct DNA methylation signature has been discovered in cord blood of children who are later diagnosed with autism. The findings could provide a new biomarker for early detection and intervention for ASD. Read More
Researchers report spirituality may be a component of wisdom, but pro-social behaviors such as empathy and compassion are more critical elements. Read More
Study reports a metabolite produced following the consumption of dietary soy may lower risk factors for dementia. Read More
Neuroimaging newborns reveals the human brain is born "prewired" to be receptive to words and language. Read More
Researchers have identified a brain pathway between the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and the inferior temporal cortex which enables primates to effortlessly identify objects in their field of vision. Read More
