FeaturedNeuroscience·July 18, 2016·6 min readInfantile Memory Study Points to Critical Periods in Early-Life Learning for Brain DevelopmentA new study on infantile memory formation in rats points to the importance of critical periods in early-life learning on functional development of the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 14, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Gene May Show Effects on Brain Starting in ChildhoodResearchers report children with any form of the e4 gene showed differences in brain development, specifically in areas often associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2016·5 min readPrimate Brain Development Study May Shed Light on Human Developmental DisordersA new study that looks at the development of rhesus monkey brains could shed light on the neurodevelopmental processes involved in disorders such as schizophrenia and autism in humans.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2016·5 min readMini-Brain Model of Idiopathic Autism Reveals Underlying Pathology of Neuronal OvergrowthA new mini brain model reveals defective molecular pathways during brain development can result in early neuronal overgrowth associated with ideopahtic Autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·July 7, 2016·5 min readNew Neurons Reveal Clues About an Individual’s AutismA new study unravels the mechanisms driving excess brain growth that affects as many as 30 percent of people with autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 7, 2016·4 min readBaby Talk: How Parent-Child Communication From Birth to Three Sets the Stage for SuccessResearchers offer specific guidance to parents about just what kind of talk is most important, and at what ages and stages in a child’s growth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2016·5 min readPrenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Autism Spectrum Symptoms in OffspringA common pain killer has been linked to an increased risk of ASD and ADHD in children exposed to the drug while the mother was pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2016·6 min readA Host of Common Chemicals Endanger Child Brain Development, Report SaysA new report calls for renewed attention to the growing evidence that many common and widely available chemicals endanger neurodevelopment in fetuses and children of all ages.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 28, 2016·4 min readHelicopter Parents: Hovering May Have Effect as Kids Transition to AdulthoodHelicopter parenting can lead to an increased risk for anxiety, depression and other health issues for young adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2016·10 min readExclusive Breastfeeding and Early Play Linked to Children’s Later SuccessesResearchers report exclusive breastfeeding until the age of six months is associated with fewer conduct disorders in later childhood. Additionally, enriched play can help enhance cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2016·4 min readCannabis Use During Pregnancy Associated With Abnormal Brain DevelopmentChildren who were prenatally exposed to cannabis had a thicker prefrontal cortex than those who were not exposed to the drug while their mothers were pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2016·6 min readMusic Training Helps Kids’ Brains Develop FasterA new study reports learning music can accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in areas associated with language development and sound processing.Read More
