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·September 18, 2013·5 min read

Study Finds Subset of Children Considered to Have Autism May be Misdiagnosed

A new study suggests children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may be misdiagnosed with autism due to the social impairments associated with their developmental delays.

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·September 17, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Gain Insight into Protective Mechanisms for Hearing Loss

Isl1 gene expression protects mice against age related and noise induced hearing loss, a new study finds.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 17, 2013·5 min read

Ten-Year Project Redraws the Map of Bird Brains

A ten year study results in remapping of bird brains.

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·September 17, 2013·4 min read

Predicting Who Will Have Chronic Pain

Brain structure abnormalities could predispose people to chronic pain following a lower back injury, researchers suggest.

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Featured Genetics

·September 16, 2013·4 min read

Rare Gene Variant Linked to Macular Degeneration

A genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.

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Featured Genetics

·September 16, 2013·5 min read

DNA Damage May Cause ALS

Researchers discover link between an inability for neurons to repair DNA and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.

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Featured Neurology

·September 16, 2013·3 min read

Cognitive Enhancers Don’t Improve Cognition or Function in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive enhancement drugs do not help improve cognition or function in the long term for patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study shows.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 16, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Study How and Where Imagination Occurs in Human Brains

A new neuroimaging study measures how humans manipulate mental imagery.

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Featured Psychology

·September 13, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse Model

Researchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.

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Autism Featured

·September 12, 2013·4 min read

Stunted Neuron Branching Restored in Mice

Mutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.