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Diagram outlines usefulness of fish consumption in pregnancy.

·January 14, 2016·3 min read

Eating Fish While Pregnant Improves Baby’s Brain Development

Researchers have found a correlation between eating diets rich in omegas 3 and 6 while pregnant and healthy brain development in offspring.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Autism Be Hiding in a Fold of the Brain?

Researchers have detected a cerebral marker specific to autism in a less deep fold of the Broca's area. The marker can be identified by MRI scans in children from the age of two.

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·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Toddlers With Poor Short Term Memory More Likely to Drop Out of High School as Teens

A new study reports on the benefits of helping toddlers develop their working memory skills.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Shedding Light on How Genetic Mutations May Lead to Autism

A new study reports on how a genetic mutation could lead to the development of Autism. The findings also point to new drug targets for the disorder.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·January 10, 2016·2 min read

Why It’s Easier For Girls With Autism to Develop Friendships

A new study reports girls with autism tend to be more socially motivated and have more intimate friendships than autistic boys.

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·January 9, 2016·6 min read

Oh Baby! Understanding Pregnancy Brain

A new paper looks at the neuroscience of pregnancy and suggests the 'pregnancy brain' really does exist.

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·January 9, 2016·4 min read

Interaction During Reading Helps Develop Kids’ Language Skills

Interacting with your child while you read to them can help boost language skills in toddlers, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics

·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Slow Stem Cell Division May Cause Small Brains

A new study reports delayed neural stem cells can produce smaller brains than normal.

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·January 6, 2016·3 min read

Low Oxygen Levels Soon After Birth May Raise Learning and Behavioral Disorder Risks

Chronic hypoxia can induce an inflammatory response with concomitant demyelination that can lead to future behavioral deficits, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·January 6, 2016·4 min read

Is Your Toddler Ready to Read?

Researchers identify which young children could benefit most from additional attention when it comes to learning how to read.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Put That Phone Down Mom! Fragmented Baby Care Can Affect Brain Development

Fragmented maternal care can harm brain development and have lasting implications for children, a new study reports.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 4, 2016·5 min read

Infertility Treatments Don’t Appear to Contribute to Developmental Delays in Offspring

A new study reports children conceived with help of infertility treatments are no more likely to suffer from developmental delays than those conceived naturally.