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·September 27, 2019·4 min read

First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy

Study urges doctors to continue screening all toddlers for ASD, but recommends changing to M-CHAT screening methods to improve accuracy and address current disparities.

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·September 27, 2019·3 min read

Study finds age hinders cancer development

Alterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer.

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·September 27, 2019·8 min read

Common nutrient supplement choline may hold the answers to combating Alzheimer’s

Taking dietary choline supplements may help to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Choline reduces the activation of microglia which, when overactivated, contribute to neuroinflammation and apoptosis associated with Alzheimer's. Choline also helps block the production of amyloid plaques.

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·September 27, 2019·4 min read

Abused or neglected children are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness

Adults who were maltreated as children have an increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety than their peers who were not abused.

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·September 27, 2019·4 min read

Teenagers less likely to respond to mothers with controlling tone of voice

Mothers who address their teens with a neutral tone of voice elicit more positive and less negative emotions in their children, increasing closeness. Those who speak with a controlling tone evoke negative emotions and have a less close bond with their teenage child.

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·September 26, 2019·4 min read

Predicting cancer versus autism risk in PTEN patients

A metabolite has been identified that can predict whether people with PTEN mutations will develop cancer or ASD.

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·September 26, 2019·4 min read

The secret of motivation

Researchers have identified a neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies that help them perform to their best ability while searching for food.

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·September 26, 2019·3 min read

Link between stress and circadian clock health revealed

Stress makes the circadian clock tick faster and better.

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·September 26, 2019·4 min read

Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed

Inhibitory inputs to the neural circuit between the dorsolateral bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST) to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) increase when a person is in chronic pain. This alteration is mediated by enhanced corticotropin-releasing factor signaling within the dlBNST, leading to suppression of the mesolimbic dopaminergic system. The result is depressive mood and anhedonia associated with chronic pain.

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·September 25, 2019·3 min read

New research analyzes video game player engagement

Study examines how video game players engage in their chosen game and how they respond to different motivations. For games with in-game purchasing features, the more rounds or levels a person plays, the more likely they are to spend on purchases.

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·September 25, 2019·4 min read

Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected

A new study challenges the belief that epileptic seizures can be predicted by brain wave patterns. Researchers report they have found no evidence that specific brain wave patterns can be a predictive indicator of seizure onset.