FeaturedPsychology·May 24, 2016·3 min readShedding Light on Mental Health Risks to Children of Older FathersA new study reports the increased risk of mental health problems in children of older dads is unlikely to result from the men's genes maturing with age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2016·3 min readFather’s Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review ReportsA new review reports on associations between birth defects in offspring and its father's age, alcohol use and other environmental factors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2016·6 min readCrosstalk Between Left and Right Hemisphere Is Key to Language DevelopmentResearchers report correct communication between both the right and left hemisphere is critical for the development of advanced language skills.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readMouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human PatientsResearchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 5, 2016·6 min readEvidence of Genetic Link Between Autism and Bipolar DisorderA new study reports they could be an overlap between rare genetic variation linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2016·3 min readNew Blood Biomarker For Autism IdentifiedThe findings may aid in earlier diagnosis of ASD in children.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGenetics·May 3, 2016·3 min readCancer and Autism Share a Remarkable Number of Risk Genes in CommonResearchers have identified more than 40 common genes in cancer and autism disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2016·3 min readThe Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New NeuronsNew neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·April 24, 2016·5 min readA New Way to Measure Autism in BoysAccording to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.Read More
AutismBrain CancerFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readLower Cancer Rates in People With Autism Despite Increased Mutations in Cancer Driving GenesA new study reports that although people with autism have increased genetic mutations that drive cancer, they have lower rates of the disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·5 min readBrain Scan Method Could Detect AutismA new study reports a newly developed brain imaging method appears to be accurate at detecting autism features.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·April 12, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk SiblingsResearchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.Read More
