FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·2 min readAdolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain AreasResearchers 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
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2018·4 min readAir Pollution May Increase Autism RiskResearchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·4 min readMaster Key Gene Has Links to ASD and SchizophreniaResearchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·3 min readCognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat StudyA new study reports prenatal exposure to cannabis could cause alterations in brain development, negatively impacting cognitive function as adults.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2018·5 min readMusic Improves Social Communication in Children with ASDA 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
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 31, 2018·5 min readCommon Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD RiskA new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2018·6 min readBreast Milk and Formula Nurture Similarities and Differences in Gut MicrobesResearchers 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
FeaturedPsychology·October 29, 2018·3 min readIrritability in Young Children May Be a Sign of Deeper Mental Health IssueFrequent angry outbursts in children may be a sign of deeper mental health issues, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2018·5 min readDaytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down SyndromeA new study reports that while an afternoon naps are beneficial for memory and learning in typically developing children, in those with Down syndrome, napping may increase memory loss.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2018·4 min readBrainwave Activity Reveals Potential Biomarker for ASDResearchers have identified a possible biomarker that could help expedite ASD diagnosis in children. The study revealed children with autism have lower frequency motor related gamma oscillations.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 28, 2018·5 min readUnique Patterns of Neural Communications Discovered in Brains of Autistic ChildrenA new study reveals unique connections within brain networks in children on the autism spectrum. Researchers say, in ASD, the amygdala shows marked differences in connection with the occipital cortex than in typically developing children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 25, 2018·4 min readSurprising Network Activity in the Immature BrainSpontaneously generated patterns of activity by local neural networks in the developing visual cortex provide the basis for long range connections that are established throughout brain activity over the course of cortical development, researchers report.Read More
