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New technique developed to detect autism in children

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2019

Children with autism scan the faces of other people differently to neurotypical children. A new eye-tracking technique that uses facial areas of interest could help with the early detection of ASD.... Read More...

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Sister, neighbor, friend: Awareness of multiple roles boosts kids’ performance

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

Simply reminding children of the multiple roles they play in life, from a friend to sibling, can help improve flexible thinking and problem-solving abilities.... Read More...

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Misjudging the strength of other people’s emotions based on egocentric bias

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2019

Egocentric bias in emotional understanding occurs irrespective of age or context. The bias is stronger in young children.... Read More...

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Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2019

Mice that experienced early life stress and later developed irritable bowel syndrome had significantly higher levels of intestinal stem cells and enterochromaffin (EC). Additionally, the mice expressed elevated secretion of serotonin as a result of the increased EC cell density.... Read More...

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Early life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behavior

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2019

Early life adversity, coupled with overexpression of the FKBP5 protein, increase susceptibility for later neuropsychiatric disorders, a new mouse study reveals. The association is more pronounced in females.... Read More...

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Mother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry Tone

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports babies' brains are sensitive to different emotional tones they hear in voices. Researchers suggest maternal interactions may help to shape the same brain region adults use for emotional processing.... Read More...

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First Common Risk Genes for Autism Discovered

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

Researchers have identified the first common genetic risk variants for ASD. The study, which also reveals specific genetics differences in clinical subgroups of autism, may help in providing more precise diagnoses for those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...

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Neural Mechanism of Developmental Dyslexia Discovered

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, developmental dyslexia is not caused by a structural dysfunction in the cerebral cortex, researchers report. A new study reveals developmental dyslexia is the result of a decrease in white matter connectivity between the mPT and MGB.... Read More...

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Living a Stronger and Longer Life

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

Researchers have identified a molecule that causes the decline of motor function and increased frailty in nematodes. Targeting the molecule with paxilline helps improve motor function and longevity.... Read More...

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Genes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of Puberty

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

A new study reveals a group of genes that induces differences in brain development of males and females, and triggers the initiation of sexual maturation. ... Read More...

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Lasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life. ... Read More...

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Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.... Read More...

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developmental neurosceince

New technique developed to detect autism in children

Misjudging the strength of other people’s emotions based on egocentric bias

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

Early life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behavior

Mother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry Tone

First Common Risk Genes for Autism Discovered

Neural Mechanism of Developmental Dyslexia Discovered

Living a Stronger and Longer Life

Genes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of Puberty

Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children