AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 5, 2022·4 min readBiomarkers Linked to Autism Risk IdentifiedResearchers identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation that appear to be biomarkers for autism risk. The immune signatures were identified in both maternal blood samples during pregnancy and in umbilical cord blood from children later diagnosed with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2022·6 min readBabies Born During Pandemic’s First Year Score Slightly Lower on a Developmental Screening TestAt six months of age, babies born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic scored lower on developmental screening tests for social and motor skills than children born before the pandemic.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 16, 2021·7 min readLoss of Placental Hormone Linked to Brain and Social Behavior ChangesReduced amounts of the placental hormone allopregnanolone caused behavioral and developmental changes in the brains of male mouse offspring similar to those seen in autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2021·5 min readLyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders and SuicidalityPeople with no prior mental health diagnosis who contract Lyme disease have a 42% higher risk of developing an affective disorder, such as depression, and a 75% higher rate of death by suicide than those without the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2021·5 min readAir Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Academics in ChildhoodEarly-life exposure to high levels of air pollution was associated with poor inhibitory control during later childhood and poorer academic performance during adolescence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2021·4 min readPreferred Life Expectancy and Its Association With Hypothetical Adverse Life ScenariosThe desire of older adults to live to an advanced aged was significantly reduced by hypothetical adverse life events, such as the prospects of developing dementia or chronic pain conditions.Read More
Neuroscience·June 28, 2021·4 min readGene Discovery May Hold Key to Better Therapies for OcdA new study links a distinct pattern of genetic mutations with OCD in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readIt’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (and It’s Reversible)Study confirms stress can accelerate premature graying of hair, but there is hope. Reducing stress helps to restore some of your natural color.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 16, 2021·6 min readOmega-3s May Hold Key to Unlocking Blood-Brain BarrierA new imaging study reveals how the MFSD2A transporter protein provides a gateway for omega-3 fatty acids to enter the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 28, 2021·5 min readThe Robot Smiled BackApplying AI technology, researchers teach a robot to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions. Scientists say this could help build trust between humans and the humanoid robots they interact with.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·8 min readDifferent Physical Activity ‘Cocktails’ Have Similar Health BenefitsIncluding light-to-moderate exercise in your daily routine can help extend lifespan and have significant health benefits, even if you embark on daily vigorous exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2021·6 min readFor the Brain, Timing Is EverythingPhase precession plays a critical role in the human brain. Not only does it link sequential positions, but it also plays a role in abstract progression to a specific goal.Read More