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Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.... Read More...

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Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

A new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.... Read More...

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Preschool Children Show Awake Response to Naptime Nonsense Words

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2018

A new EEG study reveals that, during sleep, the brain still processes and stores auditory information.... Read More...

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Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.... Read More...

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Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...

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Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.... Read More...

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Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.... Read More...

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Cognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports prenatal exposure to cannabis could cause alterations in brain development, negatively impacting cognitive function as adults.... Read More...

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Music Improves Social Communication in Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.... Read More...

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Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2018

A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.... Read More...

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Breast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut Microbes

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Researchers say that while modern formulas and breast milk encourage the growth of similar kinds of gut bacteria in babies, the bacteria work differently.... Read More...

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Irritability in Young Children May Be a Sign of Deeper Mental Health Issue

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Frequent angry outbursts in children may be a sign of deeper mental health issues, researchers report.... Read More...

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News

New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience

Saliva Based RNA Panel Distinguishes Children with ASD From Non-Autistic Peers

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Neurology

New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s

Music and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular Aging

AI

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis

Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes

Robotics

Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

Lack of Exercise Impacts Mental Health

Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

developmental neuroscience

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development

Preschool Children Show Awake Response to Naptime Nonsense Words

Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Cognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat Study

Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Breast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut Microbes

Irritability in Young Children May Be a Sign of Deeper Mental Health Issue