FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2013·4 min readResearchers Show How Brain Cell Connections Become Cemented Early in LifeA new study reports on how neurons keep their most active connections with other cells, while letting other synapses lapse.Read More
AutismFeatured·September 18, 2013·5 min readStudy Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be MisdiagnosedA new study suggests children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may be misdiagnosed with autism due to the social impairments associated with their developmental delays.Read More
AutismFeatured·September 12, 2013·4 min readStunted Neuron Branching Restored in MiceMutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 16, 2013·4 min readAutistic Kids Who Best Peers at Math Show Different Brain OrganizationAccording to a new study, children with autism and average IQs consistently demonstrate better math skills than their non-autistic peers with a similar IQ range.Read More
AutismFeatured·August 1, 2013·4 min readBrain Chemistry Changes in Children with Autism Offer Clues to Earlier Detection and InterventionA new study finds that between ages 3 and 10, children with ASD exhibit distinct brain chemical changes which differ from children with developmental delays and those considered to undergo typical neurodevelopment.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 24, 2013·4 min readNovel Technology Seen as More Accurate Way to Diagnose and Treat AutismResearchers have developed a new quantitative screening method for the diagnosis and longitudinal tracking of autism in children.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 23, 2013·5 min readStudy: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like BehaviorsDrawing on more than 30 years of research, a new study reports no association between pre-natal exposure to low levels of mercury and ASD in offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2013·5 min readNovel ‘Top-Down’ Mechanism Repatterns Developing Brain RegionsNew brain development findings could shed light on some neurological problems, such as ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2013·3 min readMissing Brain Enzyme Leads to Abnormal Levels of Fear in MiceA new study shows a missing brain protein could lead to abnormal levels of fear.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 15, 2013·3 min readForaging for Thought: New Insights into Our Working MemoryA new study pinpoints an effect which makes people turn their attention to something new, rather than dwell on their most recent thoughts. The findings could have implications for studying disorders such as ADHD and autism.Read More
AutismFeatured·July 11, 2013·4 min readAutism Speaks Collaborative Releases First Full Genome Sequencing for AutismResearchers have found full genome sequencing by examining the entire DNA code of individuals with ASD and their families. The findings look at the wide range of genetic factors associated with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2013·5 min readBreakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in KidsResearchers discover children with sensory processing disorder have quantifiable differences in brain structure. The finding shows a biological basis for the disorder which sets it apart from other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
