AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2
A deep learning model uses white matter connectomes generated from MRI images taken at birth to accurately predict an infant's cognitive development at age two.... Read More...
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Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu
Choline, an essential nutrient, can help prevent fetal brain development problems in infants whose mothers experience common infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy.... Read More...
Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females
A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.... Read More...
Brain Response to Mom’s Voice Differs in Kids with Autism
In children with autism, the sound of their mom's voice creates a weaker brain response than in their peers not on the autism spectrum, a new study reports.... Read More...
Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently
Researchers report different sleep schedules with the same amount of total sleep time impact the teenage brain differently. Those who nap in the afternoon, but sleep less at night, have higher levels of blood glucose than those who sleep longer at night, the study reports. ... Read More...
Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11
A new study links exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and an increased risk of motor skill deficits in 11 year old children.... Read More...
Mapping Brain Circuits in Newborns May Aid Early Detection of Autism
Researchers used non invasive MRI brain scans to map the brains of newborns. The study reveals the brain architecture that emerges as the brain reshapes during the third trimester of pregnancy. The map can be used to detect atypical connections in the brain that serve as biomarkers for ASD.... Read More...
Teen Cannabis Use Raises Depression Risk in Young Adults
A new study reports cannabis use in teens is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. ... Read More...
Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain
Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.... Read More...
Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain
A new study reports teenage binge drinking can result in lasting epigenetic changes that alter the expression of BDNF-AS, a protein vital for the formation of neural connection in the amygdala.... Read More...
Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia
Researchers have directly observed excessive synaptic pruning in cells derived from people with schizophrenia.... Read More...
Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified
A new study reports genetic variants that are critical for the development of the brain during fetal development are also frequently found in psychiatric disorders.... Read More...