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·May 6, 2018·4 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage Brain

When trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.

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·May 4, 2018·4 min read

Less is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger Brains

A new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys.

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·May 4, 2018·3 min read

Dancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory Processes

A new study reveals professional dancers' brains react more quickly to musical changes than professional musicians. EEG data reveals dancers display stronger synchronization at a lower theta frequency, which is linked to emotional and memory processing. The study backs up previous findings that indicate both the auditory and motor cortices of dancers develop in unique ways.

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·May 4, 2018·4 min read

Even Brief Maternal Deprivation Early in Life Alters Adult Brain Function and Cognition

Babies removed from their mothers for 24 hours when they were 9 days old exhibited significant behavioral and brain structural abnormalities in adulthood, a new study reports. Researchers noted memory impairment and less communication between specific brain regions in those removed from maternal care.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 26, 2018·5 min read

Study to Explore Whether Cannabis Compound Eases Severe Autism Symptoms

A new study aims to determine if the cannabis compound CBD can help to alleviate adverse symptoms associated with ASD.

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·April 25, 2018·4 min read

Synaptic Communication Controls Neuronal Migration

Researchers have identified a new mechanism controlling the migration of neurons during brain development.

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·April 24, 2018·4 min read

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.

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·April 18, 2018·3 min read

Pathways in Young Brains Associated with Susceptibility for Mental Disorders

Disruptions in fiber tracts connecting brain regions associated with cognitive behavior and emotional regulation in teens appear to be linked to higher risk of psychiatric disorders, researchers report.

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·April 17, 2018·2 min read

Brain Development Influenced by Immune System

A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development.