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·July 20, 2019·3 min read

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Children with the APOE E4 gene perform lower on verbal and general IQ tests than their peers without the genetic risk factor. APOE E4 is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests the effects of the gene manifests before adulthood and could be the earliest biomarker for later vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease. Read More

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2019·4 min read

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

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

This shows the brain scans from the terrorists

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·June 13, 2019·15 min read

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

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

This shows how the AI discovered the mutations

Artificial Intelligence Autism Deep Learning Featured Genetics Machine Learning Neuroscience Neurotech

·May 27, 2019·5 min read

New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA

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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Featured Genetics

·March 4, 2019·2 min read

Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

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

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Checking Very Preterm Babies’ Head Size Can Help Identify Long Term IQ Problems

Measuring and monitoring the circumference of a preterm baby's head could help to predict intelligence later in life and identify potential neurocognitive problems. Researchers report faster head growth is linked to higher IQ scores at age 26. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·October 8, 2018·3 min read

Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes

According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 24, 2018·4 min read

Does Our Environment Affect the Genes in Our Brains?

A new study reports environmentally induced epigenetic alterations have a greater impact on intelligence that previously believed. Read More

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 7, 2018·6 min read

Family Genes Vital for Understanding Autism Progression

Researchers report the total amount of rare genetic mutations in a person's genome can explain why those with a disease associated mutation can have vastly different symptoms. Read More

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·July 9, 2018·4 min read

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports. Read More

Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Featured Neuroscience Neurotech

·June 29, 2018·7 min read

Predicting Intelligence From Brain Scans

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that uses fMRI data to predict a person's intelligence. Read More

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2018·6 min read

How Music Lessons Can Improve Language Skills

A new study reports children who receive musical training have better word discrimination than other kindergarteners who had not undertaken music lessons. Read More

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