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Children of Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Increased Risk of Developmental Disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2018

A new study reports children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of being diagnosed with developmental problems by age 5 than their peers born to older mothers. Researchers also report children born to mothers over 35 may also have a slightly elevated risk of developmental issues.... Read More...

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Why Are Genetically Identical Individuals Different? Ask Your Mom!

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2017

Researchers reveal maternal age has an impact on variations between genetically identical individuals.... Read More...

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Older Mothers Are Better Mothers

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2017

Children of older mothers tend to experience fewer behavioral, emotional and social problems at the ages of 7 and 11, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Is There a Real Connection Between Parent’s Age and Risk for Autism and Schizophrenia?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2016

A new study reports on the real risks of parental age and the links between autism and schizophrenia in the offspring.... Read More...

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Genetic Link Between Schizophrenia and Mom’s Age at First Birth

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2016

A new study reports women with a higher genetic disposition to schizophrenia tend to have their first children either at an earlier or later age compared to women in the general population.... Read More...

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New Clues to Causes of Birth Defects

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2015

Researchers report they believe they have found a possible clue as to why older mothers have higher risk of offspring with birth defects characterized by abnormal chromosome numbers. ... Read More...

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Greater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older Mothers

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2014

Researchers report finding greater rates of mitochondrial mutations in the offspring of older mothers, as well as the mothers themselves.... Read More...

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