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Relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

The delivery method of twins may play a role in their neuropsychological development. A correlation has been discovered between twins born by cesarean section and poor cognitive development compared to twins born via virginal delivery.... Read More...

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Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2019

Researchers argue the term "high functioning autism" be abandoned by the scientific community as it is misleading and may create harmful expectations of abilities for children on the autism spectrum. "High functioning autism" is not a diagnostic term. The term is based on IQ assessments rather than functional assessments. While children with ASD may exhibit normal-to-higher IQ for their age, many experience skill based, social and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives. ... Read More...

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The neuroscience of terrorism: How researchers convinced a group of radicals to let them scan their brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2019

A new neuroimaging study provides an insight into the neurobiology of those willing to commit terrorist acts. Researchers consider the psychological and social factors which also contribute to radicalization, and discuss how inclusive societies could help in the fight against political violence.... Read More...

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Education and intelligence may protect cognition’ but don’t prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2019

Intelligence, education and participating in cognitively challenging tasks may stave off the effects of dementia for longer, but can not protect against the inevitable Alzheimer's pathology in those at risk.... Read More...

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Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2019

Children aged 10 to 12 have greater happiness, self-control, fewer behavioral problems, increased cognitive performance and academic achievement when they take a brief midday nap, a new study reports.... Read More...

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New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2019

Using artificial intelligence, researchers discover mutations in noncoding regions of the human genome that may result in autism. The noncoding mutations are associated with altered gene regulation in children with ASD. Additionally, the mutations affect gene expression in the brain and genes already linked to autism, such as those responsible for neuron development and migration.... Read More...

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Treats might mask animal intelligence

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Positive reinforcement by reward is important for learning based behaviors, but masks the expression of underlying knowledge and true animal intelligence.... Read More...

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Mitochondrial function may explain link between intelligence, health and aging

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

Mitochondrial function may help explain the link between intelligence, general health and aging. ... Read More...

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Exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s knowledge of the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

A new study looks at Leonardo da Vinci's contribution to neuroscience and the advancement of modern sciences. ... Read More...

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Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

Neuroscience NewsMarch 4, 2019

Results provide new insight into evolution, IQ and development of the human brain.... Read More...

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Researchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced Intelligence

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers have mapped out a newly discovered genetic disease in children that causes epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in the urine and reduced intelligence.... Read More...

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Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2018

Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.... Read More...

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Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

Neuroscience

Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

Neurology

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future

Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

AI

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

AI tool characterizes a song’s genre & provides insights regarding perception music

Robotics

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Psychology

Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

Green space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

intelligence

Relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Education and intelligence may protect cognition’ but don’t prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA

Treats might mask animal intelligence

Mitochondrial function may explain link between intelligence, health and aging

Exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s knowledge of the brain

Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

Researchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced Intelligence

Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much