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This shows a brain scan of a 27 day old baby

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·March 2, 2020·5 min read

Earliest look at newborns’ visual cortex reveals the minds babies start with

A newborn's brain is more adult-like than previously assumed. Neuroimaging revealed much of the visual cortex scaffolding is in place, along with patterns of brain activity at 27 days of age, although it is not quite as strong as seen in adult brains.

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·March 2, 2020·4 min read

Could targeting an Alzheimer’s-associated protein prevent Autism?

Reducing levels of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein prevents autism-like behaviors in mouse models. Tau reduction also prevented seizures in the animals.

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·March 2, 2020·3 min read

The functioning amyloid in a healthy brain

The FXR1 protein in the brains of healthy, young rats functions in an amyloid form. The protein has previously been linked to controlling long-term memory formation and emotion.

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·March 2, 2020·5 min read

Why those on the autism spectrum are often hypersensitive to light and noise

Mice lacking the autism-associated SHANK3 gene were more sensitive to sensation, including touch. The mice also had overactive excitatory neurons in the somatosensory cortex, which may account for sensory hypersensitivity.

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·March 1, 2020·3 min read

Life expectancy not improving for first time in 100 years

For the first time in 100 years, life expectancy has failed to increase in the population. For the poorest 10% of women, life expectancy has declined. Mortality rates of those aged between 45 and 49 have increased as a result of suicide and substance abuse.

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·March 1, 2020·4 min read

Celiac disease can damage the brain

Celiac disease, an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological damage and negative mental health outcomes. Those with celiac disease are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and thoughts of self-harm, in addition to a reduction in reaction times and cognitive function. Neuroimaging of patients with the disorder reveals white matter changes in the brain.

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·March 1, 2020·6 min read

Second Type of Schizophrenia Discovered

Combining neuroimaging data with artificial intelligence, researchers have identified two distinct neuroanatomical subtypes of schizophrenia. The first, more typical subtype is associated with a lower widespread volume of gray matter compared to healthy controls. In the second subtype, gray matter volume is largely similar to healthy brains.

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·February 29, 2020·5 min read

Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants

Restaurants serving wine in 370ml glasses, rather than 300ml glasses, sold more wine. However, they tended to sell less when 250ml glasses were used. The same effect was not seen in bars.

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·February 29, 2020·3 min read

When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks

Losing weight isn't just a case of restricting the foods or calories you eat, it also comes down to when you eat. Skipping breakfast and snacking late at night delays the body's fat-burning mechanisms.

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·February 29, 2020·7 min read

Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer

Studies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer following long-term omega 3 consumption.

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·February 29, 2020·5 min read

How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

Researchers explain how the general public can help protect themselves and those around them from coronavirus.

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·February 29, 2020·1 min read

Trouble sleeping? A dose of saffron may help

14mg of saffron extract taken twice a day for twenty-eight days improved quality of sleep in adults who reported sleep disruptions. Patients reported improvement in sleep following just seven days of taking saffron extract.