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·December 14, 2018·7 min read

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Researchers found differences in cells types between 16 regions of the brain during development may be key in determining whether genetic risks translate into disorders like ASD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Widespread Brain Alterations Identified in Callous Kids

According to researchers, children with elevated levels of callous traits have widespread differences in brain structure compared to kids with lower levels of the traits. Researchers report main differences are see in the brain centers important for decision making, emotional regulation and behavior control.

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·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Brain Activity Shows Development of Visual Sensitivity in Autism

Researchers report sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood in those with ASD.

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·December 12, 2018·5 min read

Developing Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit From Caffeine Therapy

A new study reveals caffeine therapy appears to have benefits for healthy brain development in children born prematurely. Researchers report preterm babies given caffeine therapy had better cognitive scores, reduced odds of cerebral palsy and less hearing impairments as toddlers.

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Microbial Based Treatment Reverses ASD’s Social Deficits: Mouse Study

Researchers report the administration of Lactobacillus reuteri may lead to brain changes that reverse social deficits in mouse models of ASD through a mechanism that involves the vagus nerve and reward system. The findings hold promise for the development of treatments for ASD, as well as other disorders, by modulating specific gut microbes.

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·December 1, 2018·7 min read

Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study

Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.

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·November 30, 2018·4 min read

Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study

Researchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.

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·November 29, 2018·3 min read

Youth Football Changes Nerve Fibers in Brain

Researchers report repeated blows to the head as a result of playing youth football has implications for brain development. The study revealed players had alterations to the nerve fibers in the corpus callosum.

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·November 26, 2018·5 min read

Brain Responses to Language in Toddlers with ASD Linked to Altered Gene Expression

Researchers report differential brain responses to speech in toddlers with ASD is associated with widespread gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells.

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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain.

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·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Neuroimaging Study Challenges Dominant Theoretical Model of ASD

A new study reports short distance connectivity abnormalities may be involved in social cognitive deficits in those with ASD.

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·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Checking Very Preterm Babies’ Head Size Can Help Identify Long Term IQ Problems

Measuring and monitoring the circumference of a preterm baby's head could help to predict intelligence later in life and identify potential neurocognitive problems. Researchers report faster head growth is linked to higher IQ scores at age 26.