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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the Sexes

Researchers believe their findings could provide new insights into personalized medicine and treatments for specific disorders.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 19, 2019·7 min read

‘Face blindness’ may involve a failed brain network, and could shed light on autism

Prosopagnosia, or "face-blindness", involves an entire network, not just one area of the brain. The findings may shed light on poor facial processing abilities associated with autism.

Autism Featured Genetics

·February 8, 2021·7 min read

‘Hidden Biological Link’ Among Autism Genes Revealed

Study reveals the disruptions in prenatal neurogenesis can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder. Findings also reveal estrogen can protect against the disruption of neurogenesis and steer the embryonic brain on the course of normal development.

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Auditory Neuroscience Autism Featured Neuroscience

·May 21, 2019·4 min read

‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests

Eye tracking and EEG may help to assess vocabulary knowledge in those on the autism spectrum.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditions

CYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop.

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·January 21, 2020·4 min read

‘Love hormone’ oxytocin improves attachment issues in people with autism

Male patients on the autism spectrum who were given oxytocin for four weeks experienced improvements in social attachment behaviors for up to 12 months.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read

‘Mindreading’ neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the others

Simulation neurons found in the amygdala allow animals to reconstruct the mental state of social partners and predict intentions. Dysfunction in these newly identified neurons may be involved in disorders associated with social behavioral problems, such as autism and social anxiety.

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·April 11, 2019·5 min read

‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners

Neurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner's decision making.

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·July 26, 2017·4 min read

‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders

A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe.

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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

20 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identified

A study of more than 50,000 patients with bipolar disorder in 14 countries helped researchers identify 20 new genetic risk factors for bipolar disorder. Eight of the genes also had an association with an increased risk for schizophrenia. ASD and anorexia, it was discovered, also had genetic ties to bipolar depression.

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·April 11, 2017·5 min read

26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual Disability

Researchers have identified 26 new genes that are linked to intellectual disabilities.

Autism Neurology

·April 28, 2011·2 min read

5-minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in 1-year olds

NIH-funded study demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness of conducting systematic screening during well-baby check-ups A five-minute checklist that parents can fill...

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Autism

‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the Sexes

‘Face blindness’ may involve a failed brain network, and could shed light on autism

‘Hidden Biological Link’ Among Autism Genes Revealed

‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests

‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditions

‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders

20 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identified

26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual Disability

5-minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in 1-year olds

Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons

RNA’s Pivotal Role in Fear Memory and PTSD Treatment

Lactobacillus Bacteria May Guard Against Anxiety and Depression

Stickleback Fish Reveal Insights into Animal Decision-Making

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