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Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2019

Contractions of the diaphragm muscles during hiccuping evoke a significant response in the brain's cortex, causing two large brainwaves followed by a third. The third brainwave is similar to that evoked by noise.... Read More...

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High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2019

When pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.... Read More...

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Adolescent drinking increases anxiety and alcohol abuse risk later in life

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2019

Teenage binge drinking is linked to altered gene expression in the brain, specifically the central nucleus of the amygdala. Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol had increased levels of miR-137, resulting in lower expression of proteins essential for healthy neuron growth. During adulthood, these rats displayed higher levels of anxiety and an increased preference for alcohol consumption.... Read More...

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CBD and THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2019

Brain and fetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in fetal alcohol syndrome.... Read More...

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The fetal brain possesses adult-like networks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2019

Features of the functional connectome are present in the fetal brain during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.... Read More...

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Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2019

Study reveals lower microstructural integrity in white matter tracts supporting language and emergent literacy skills in prekindergarten aged children exposed to excessive screen time media.... Read More...

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People with autism have a more symmetrical brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2019

The left and right brain areas are more similar in those with ASD. Reduced asymmetry was identified in cortical thickness across various brain regions in those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...

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How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2019

Previous studies have documented how infection during pregnancy can increase the risk of ASD and a range of psychiatric disorders in the offspring. A new study reveals how maternal infections can affect neural development and how the timing of infection plays a critical role in elevating the risks of mental health conditions.... Read More...

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Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2019

Report supports earlier studies linking acetaminophen exposure in utero with a higher risk of later diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.... Read More...

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Distinct brain region alterations in youth with psychosis spectrum disorders

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2019

Teens with psychosis spectrum disorders have significantly reduced surface areas in the orbitofrontal cortex, cingulate, precentral, and postcentral brain regions. MRI scans also revealed decreased thalamic volume.... Read More...

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Consuming alcohol leads to epigenetic changes in brain memory centers

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2019

Study reveals how acetate, a byproduct of alcohol breakdown, travels to the brain's learning system and alters proteins that regulate DNA function.... Read More...

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Gene variants influence size of brain stem and other structures

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2019

Researchers identified 48 common genetic variants that appear to play a role in the size of the brainstem and other subcortical structures. Forty of the variants were novel. The findings also revealed 199 genes related to the variants which regulate brain development and susceptibility to neurological disorders.... Read More...

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brain development

Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Adolescent drinking increases anxiety and alcohol abuse risk later in life

CBD and THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

The fetal brain possesses adult-like networks

Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children

People with autism have a more symmetrical brain

How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?

Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism

Distinct brain region alterations in youth with psychosis spectrum disorders

Consuming alcohol leads to epigenetic changes in brain memory centers

Gene variants influence size of brain stem and other structures