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          This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.
          AutismFeaturedNeurology
          ·September 26, 2013·3 min read

          Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

          Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 5, 2016·7 min read

          Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

          A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·March 17, 2017·3 min read

          Link Between Vitamin D Treatment and Autism Prevention

          According to a new mouse study, exposure to vitamin D during pregnancy may prevent autistic traits in offspring.
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          AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·March 22, 2017·5 min read

          How Prenatal Maternal Infections May Affect Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder

          According to researchers, maternal immune activation during pregnancy can disrupt the expression of genes and processes associated with Autism.
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          AutismFeaturedPsychology
          ·September 13, 2017·8 min read

          Blocking Gut Bacteria Strains May Reduce Autism Risk Linked to Maternal Infection

          MIT researchers report mothers who contract severe infections during pregnancy face higher autism risks in their children. However, ASD risks could be reduced by blocking the function of certain strains of bacteria found in the mother's gut.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·October 10, 2017·5 min read

          Mom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With Autism

          University of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.
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          ·November 22, 2017·3 min read

          Link Between Infection and Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

          University of Otago researchers report children have an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits linked to schizophrenia if their mother's immune system was activated as a result of infection during pregnancy.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 25, 2018·4 min read

          Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

          Researchers investigate the effects of maternal immune activation on the developing brain.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·March 28, 2018·5 min read

          How Brain Circuits are Affected by Infections in Mothers and Newborns

          A new study backs up existing evidence that maternal immune activation can impact brain development in children. Researchers report immune activation during pregnancy or soon after birth can cause alterations to brain networks associated with social behavior, resulting in autism-like symptoms in the offspring.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 9, 2018·5 min read

          Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development

          A new study confirms previous findings that link inflammation during pregnancy to altered brain development in children. Researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that can predict the long term neurodevelopmental impact of MIA.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 18, 2018·5 min read

          Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

          Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 7, 2019·3 min read

          Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

          Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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