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·January 28, 2018·4 min read

Modern Human Brain Organization Emerged Only Recently

Max Planck researchers reveal Homo sapiens fossils show a gradual evolution of the human brain towards its current shape.

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·January 22, 2018·7 min read

How Very Low Birth Weight Affects Brain Development

A new study sheds light on why children born with very low birth weight often suffer from cognitive problems.

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·January 22, 2018·4 min read

Placental Accumulation of Flame Retardant Chemical Alters Serotonin Production in Rat Offspring

A new study reports on a link between exposure to a flame retardant mixture used in foam based furniture and the disruption of normal placenta function in rats. The placental disruption alters the production of serotonin in offspring, researchers report.

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·January 15, 2018·4 min read

Preterm Babies May Suffer Setbacks in Auditory Brain Development and Speech

A new study reports babies born early in the third trimester of pregnancy are more likely to show delayed development of the auditory cortex.

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·January 13, 2018·5 min read

Immune System Activation in Newborns May Affect Developing Brain

Immune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.

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·January 8, 2018·1 min read

Amphetamine Abuse Disrupts Development of the Prefrontal Cortex: Mouse Study

According to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making.

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·January 5, 2018·5 min read

Eating More Foods with Choline During Pregnancy Boosts Baby’s Brain

A new study provides further evidence that increasing choline consumption during pregnancy has cognitive benefits for children.

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·January 3, 2018·4 min read

Are Vitamin Supplements Used Before or During Pregnancy Associated With ASD Risk?

A new study backs previous findings, reporting a reduced risk of ASD in the offspring of mothers who used folic acid and multivitamins both prior to and during pregnancy.

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·December 18, 2017·1 min read

Altered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm Babies

A new study reveals premature babies may suffer from severe abnormalities of the thalamus, especially if they are born before 28 weeks gestation.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·December 9, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Identify First Brain Cells That Respond to Sound

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain what is commonly known as the Mozart Effect, where sound input is linked to developing cognitive function.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 6, 2017·5 min read

CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain Evolution

UT Southwestern researchers discover a gene implicated in circadian rhythm may also play a vital role in regulating genes important for our brain evolution.