FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 29, 2019·4 min readParenting stress may affect mother’s and child’s ability to tune in to each otherMothers who reported higher levels of parental stress had less synchrony in brain activity with their young children than moms who were more stress-free. The findings shed new light on how parental stress can impact the mother-child relationship on a day-to-day basis.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2019·4 min readNew technique developed to detect autism in childrenChildren 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2019·3 min readSister, neighbor, friend: Awareness of multiple roles boosts kids’ performanceSimply 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 2, 2019·5 min readMisjudging the strength of other people’s emotions based on egocentric biasEgocentric bias in emotional understanding occurs irrespective of age or context. The bias is stronger in young children.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 25, 2019·4 min readMechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discoveredMice 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 11, 2019·4 min readEarly life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behaviorEarly 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 27, 2019·3 min readMother’s Behavioral Corrections Tune Infant’s Brain to Angry ToneA 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
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 27, 2019·7 min readFirst Common Risk Genes for Autism DiscoveredResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2019·4 min readNeural Mechanism of Developmental Dyslexia DiscoveredContrary 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2019·4 min readLiving a Stronger and Longer LifeResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 2, 2019·4 min readGenes That Drive Male-Female Brain Differences and Timing of PubertyA 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readLasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and BrainResearchers 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
