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·September 20, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Show How Brain Cell Connections Become Cemented Early in Life

A new study reports on how neurons keep their most active connections with other cells, while letting other synapses lapse.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2013·3 min read

Worm Research: Right Combination of Sugars Regulates Brain Development

A new study reveals how the tiny mir-79 molecule regulates neural development in roundworms.

The image shows a representation of schizophrenia networks in the prefrontal cortex.

Featured Genetics

·August 1, 2013·4 min read

Stray Prenatal Gene Network Suspected in Schizophrenia

Researchers trace spontaneous genetic mutations and reverse-engineer the outlines of disrupted prenatal gene networks in schizophrenia.

The image shows MRI brain scans of patients with Pontocerebellar hypoplasia.

Featured Genetics

·August 1, 2013·4 min read

Potential Nutritional Therapy for Childhood Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers have discovered the gene mutation responsible for pontocerebellar hypoplasia. Pontocerebellar hypoplasia is an incurable neurodegenerative disease which affects children.

The image shows some of the areas affected by FASD.

Featured Neurology

·July 31, 2013·2 min read

FASD Impacts Brain Development Throughout Childhood and Adolescence, Not Just at Birth

A new study shows neurodevelopment is delayed throughout childhood and adolescence for those born with FASD.

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Autism Featured

·July 23, 2013·5 min read

Study: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like Behaviors

Drawing on more than 30 years of research, a new study reports no association between pre-natal exposure to low levels of mercury and ASD in offspring.

Featured Psychology

·July 11, 2013·4 min read

Cry Analyzer Seeks Clues to Babies’ Health

Researchers have developed a new tool which analyzes the cries of babies in order to search for clues to potential health or developmental problems.

Featured Psychology

·July 10, 2013·3 min read

Irregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain Power

According to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.

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Featured Genetics

·July 8, 2013·3 min read

Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring

Researchers discover an enhanced expression of the CRF-1 gene the ovum of rats exposed to stress prior to conceiving. Additionally, enhanced expression of the gene was noted in newborn rats whose mothers were exposed to stress.