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Autism Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience

·February 17, 2012·3 min read

Brain Differences Seen at 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism

Researchers have found significant differences in brain development in infants as young as six months old who later develop autism,...

Autism Featured Neurology

·June 27, 2012·3 min read

Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

A new study shows significant differences in brain development in high-risk infants who develop autism starting as early as age...

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·August 21, 2017·5 min read

Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

A new study reveals our brains undergo microstructural changes from early to mid adulthood. Researchers say they can accurately estimate a person's age by looking at their brain structure.

The image shows axial and sagittal views of TBSS results.

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·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the human brain.

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·October 10, 2016·4 min read

Female Brains Change in Sync With Hormones

As estrogen levels rise in women, the volume of the hippocampus increases, a new study reports.

The image shows a football player going to 'header' a ball during a Poland versus US friendly soccer game.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Researchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.

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·December 1, 2014·3 min read

High School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One Season

According to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion.

Brain scans from newborn babies. The caption best describes the image.

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·December 3, 2015·4 min read

Insufficient Iron Intake During Pregnancy Has Effect on Infant’s Brain Development

A new study reports inadequate iron intake during pregnancy can have implications for infant brain development.

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·November 25, 2019·3 min read

MRI reveals brain damage in obese teens

Fractional anisotropy values are reduced in the corpus callosum and middle orbital gyrus in obese teens. Researchers also discovered a positive correlation between these brain changes and neuroinflammation, insulin levels, and leptin resistance.