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·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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·February 26, 2018·4 min read

Immune System Activation in Pregnant Women May Shape Developing Brain

A new study reveals immune system activation during pregnancy can have an impact on brain development in the offspring. Researchers report both short and long term brain function can be influenced by immune system activation during the third trimester.

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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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·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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·September 22, 2017·6 min read

Infection in Pregnant Pigs Leads to Antisocial Piglets

Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.

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·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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·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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·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.