AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 28, 2021·4 min readPicture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With AutismA new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 25, 2021·4 min readStudy Defines Ideal Children’s Bedtime RoutineResearchers outline six key measures that should be implemented to optimize your child's bedtime routine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 24, 2021·4 min readCapturing the Choreography of a Developing BrainCombining microscopy with artificial intelligence, researchers were able to visualize the complex architecture of interconnected neurons in live C. elegans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2021·5 min readInconsistent Sleep Times Linked to Higher BMI Percentile in ToddlersYoung children with inconsistent sleep times at night have, on average, a higher body mass index than those who sleep at regular times.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 22, 2021·4 min read‘Mini Brain’ Organoids Grown in Lab Mature Much Like Infant BrainsBrain organoids, or mini-brains, created from human stem cells appear to develop in much the same way as a human brain. The organoids follow an internal clock that guides their maturation in sync with the timeline for human brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2021·6 min readBoys Who Play Video Games Have Lower Depression RiskEleven-year-old boys who play video games often are less likely to develop symptoms of depression three years later than their peers who don't.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2021·4 min readLinks Found Between Fetal Head Growth and Autism Spectrum DisorderMeasuring fetal head growth during pregnancy could help doctors identify which children are at risk of ASD. Researchers found fetuses with narrower heads during mid-gestation are more likely to be diagnosed with autism during childhood. The head development abnormalities appear to be sex-specific, with males and females showing different head shapes. Additionally, the head abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of ASD symptoms.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2021·6 min readEarly Behavioral Problems Predict Adolescent Mental Health DifficultiesChildren who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2021·4 min readPreschoolers With Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Do Better on Cognitive TestsChildren aged 4-6 who had better cardiorespiratory fitness than their peers performed better on cognitive tests and in other tests of brain function.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 17, 2021·3 min readHigh-Risk Gene for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Linked to Sleep ProblemsA genetic mutation linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders was associated with marked sleep disorders in fruit fly models. The findings add to the evidence that sleep disruptions are linked to early neurodevelopmental processes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 17, 2021·8 min readKids With Mental Health Problems Become Less Healthy AdultsMiddle-aged people who experienced mental health problems during youth aged at a faster pace, showed greater declines in sensory, motor, and cognitive functions, and were rated as looking older than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 16, 2021·4 min readBiodegradable Microcapsules Deliver Nerve Growth Factor to Guide Neuronal DevelopmentA newly developed biodegradable microcapsule that delivers nerve growth factor guides the development of hippocampal neurons in in-vitro experiments.Read More