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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

Clues Into Early Development of Autism Revealed

Salk researchers report neurons from people on the autism spectrum exhibit different growth patterns and develop at a faster rate.

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·January 7, 2019·2 min read

Auditory Testing at Birth Could Identify Children at Risk of ASD

Researchers report a non-invasive hearing test given shortly after birth may help doctors identify children at risk of ASD.

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·January 7, 2019·2 min read

Long-Term Breastfeeding Sheds Light on Whether an Infant Becomes Left or Right Handed

According to researchers, the prevalence of being left-handed is lower in children who were breastfed compared to those who were bottle fed. The study proposes breastfeeding may optimize brain lateralization towards dominant handedness.

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·January 7, 2019·5 min read

PAC1R Mutation May Be Linked to Severity of Social Deficits in ASD

Researchers report a mutation of PAC1R may be linked to the severity of social deficits experienced by those on the autism spectrum. The findings could serve as a biomarker to guide interventions and predict better outcomes for children with ASD.

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·January 7, 2019·3 min read

Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag For Other Psychological Issues

A new study reports obsessive and compulsive behaviors in young people may represent a red flag for other more serious psychiatric conditions. Researchers report a link between OCS and an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts in young people.

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·December 19, 2018·5 min read

Cannabis Exposure Alters Genetic Profile of Sperm

THC exposure targets genes in two major cellular pathways and alters DNA methylation, a new study reports. Researchers say that wile cannabis triggers structural and regulatory changes in the DNA of users' sperm, they do not know yet whether the changes are passed down to the offspring and what effects that could have.

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

A Protein that Divides the Brain

Researchers identify specific diffusible molecules that are essential for boundary formation in the brain.

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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Growing a Brain

Researchers have identified how a two step control mechanism that assists in the transition of undefined stem cells into neurons. The findings may help develop new regenerative medical therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

Passive Exposure Alone Can Enhance the Learning of Foreign Speech Sounds

A new study reveals passive exposure to foreign speech sounds over the course of several consecutive days helps enhance discrimination abilities and language learning.

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·December 17, 2018·7 min read

How Marijuana May Damage the Teen Brain: Mouse Study

A new study reveals how marijuana can impede brain development and contribute to increased risks of mental health problems in teens with the DISC1 gene.

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·December 14, 2018·7 min read

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Researchers found differences in cells types between 16 regions of the brain during development may be key in determining whether genetic risks translate into disorders like ASD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.