AutismFeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2016·4 min readShakespeare Takes Center Stage Helping Children with Autism Improve Social SkillsPerforming Shakespeare can help some children with Autism to improve social and communication skills, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 8, 2016·3 min readPossible Genetic Basis for Autism DiscoveredResearchers have examined the sequence of more than 650 genes associated with autism and discovered characteristics that distinguish them from other brain specific genes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2016·5 min readMental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and MisuseA new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2016·5 min readPerforming Arts Can Set the Stage For More Developed Brain PathwaysResearchers report on the cognitive benefits of music and dance training.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2016·3 min readOverlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·October 3, 2016·5 min readIs There a Real Connection Between Parent’s Age and Risk for Autism and Schizophrenia?A new study reports on the real risks of parental age and the links between autism and schizophrenia in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 29, 2016·3 min readGenes Underlying Dogs’ Social Ability RevealedAccording to a new study, social ability of dogs appears to be affected by genes that also influence human behavior.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 26, 2016·5 min readGene Regulation in Brain May Explain Repetitive Behaviors in Rett Syndrome PatientsA new study reports a protein associated with Rett syndrome is also among a group of three proteins that affect the function of a gene previously linked to OCD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2016·4 min readNew Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile XA new study looks at some of the underlying causes of fragile X syndrome and offers suggestions for new treatment targets.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2016·3 min readVirtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills in People With AutismChildren with ASD demonstrated improved social cognition skills and reported better real world relationships following virtual reality training.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2016·4 min readLink Between Touch of People With Autism and Social Difficulties IdentifiedResearchers report people with ASD may have difficulties in determining which tactile sensations belong to the actions of someone else.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2016·5 min readGenetic Causes of Microcephaly Share Common MechanismResearchers believe new study may help improve understanding of the genetic causes of microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
