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·April 12, 2025·4 min read

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers have identified mutations in the non-coding gene RNU2-2 as a cause of a newly defined neurodevelopmental disorder, often accompanied by severe epilepsy. The discovery sheds light on the critical role of small non-coding genes in brain development and could affect thousands of families globally.

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·April 12, 2025·4 min read

Puberty Brain Shift May Explain Autism in Genetic Disorder

Summary: Researchers have identified changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty that may explain why some children with chromosome...

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·April 11, 2025·4 min read

Children Show Fear Toward Peers Who Defy Gender Stereotypes

A new international study has revealed that children’s gender biases can be seen not only in what they say, but in how they express emotions on their faces. Researchers in Canada and Hong Kong studied over 600 children aged 4–9, analyzing facial expressions while they watched stories featuring gender-conforming and nonconforming peers.

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·April 9, 2025·4 min read

How Self-Control Shapes Language Learning in Young Children

New research shows that a child's ability to regulate behavior—an aspect of executive function—is closely tied to how they understand and learn language. Researchers tested over 100 Dutch children aged 4 to 5, using sentence comprehension tasks and eye-tracking.

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·April 9, 2025·7 min read

Maternal Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism

Children born to mothers with diabetes face significantly higher risks of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a sweeping new meta-analysis involving over 56 million mother–child pairs. The study, which analyzed 202 research papers, found that maternal diabetes—especially pre-gestational diabetes—is associated with increased odds of conditions such as autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and learning disorders.

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·April 9, 2025·6 min read

Micromovements Reveal Hidden Emotional Cues in Autism

New research reveals that individuals with autism express emotions using the same facial muscles as neurotypical individuals, but at intensities too subtle for the human eye to detect. Using a novel method called micromovement spikes, researchers captured these faint expressions in five-second videos, uncovering emotion where others see none.

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·April 8, 2025·4 min read

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

A new study has identified a strong link between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing 11 bacterial species with potential as biomarkers. By analyzing oral samples from children aged 3–6, researchers developed a prediction model that identifies autism with 81% accuracy.

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·April 8, 2025·5 min read

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Researchers have developed a virtual reality and AI-based system that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children with over 85% accuracy—outperforming traditional assessment methods. The system observes children's motor movements and gaze patterns while they engage in tasks within immersive virtual environments, enabling more naturalistic responses than typical lab settings.

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·April 8, 2025·6 min read

Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age

A groundbreaking study has shown that as children age, excitatory brain activity decreases while inhibitory activity increases, helping shape healthy brain development. Using a wearable quantum brain scanner, researchers measured gamma waves in over 100 individuals aged 2 to 34.

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·April 7, 2025·5 min read

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

A new study reveals that the thalamus, long overshadowed by the cortex and hippocampus, plays a crucial role in shaping and updating brain connections. Researchers observed plasticity in thalamic neurons in response to visual experiences, independent of the cortex—an unexpected finding.

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·April 7, 2025·4 min read

Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD

A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children diagnosed with ADHD or autism. Mothers who faced early trauma were more likely to have children who reported similar experiences and to exhibit traits of neurodevelopmental conditions themselves.

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·April 7, 2025·4 min read

Babies Can Sense Their Own Heartbeat as Early as 3 Months Old

A new study reveals that infants as young as three months can perceive their own heartbeat, and their awareness of breathing develops during the second year of life. This early body awareness is closely linked to emotional development, identity, and interactions with caregivers.

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brain development

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Puberty Brain Shift May Explain Autism in Genetic Disorder

Children Show Fear Toward Peers Who Defy Gender Stereotypes

How Self-Control Shapes Language Learning in Young Children

Maternal Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism

Micromovements Reveal Hidden Emotional Cues in Autism

Oral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% Accuracy

AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy

Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age

Thalamus Identified As a Hub for Memory and Brain Plasticity

Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD

Babies Can Sense Their Own Heartbeat as Early as 3 Months Old

Why You Sometimes Don’t Feel Pain Until It’s Too Late

Anxiety Distorts Self-Perception, Even After Success

Breathing Syncs with Pupil Size, Revealing a New Mind-Body Link

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