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·November 10, 2022·5 min read

Blood Stem Cell Transplant Could Reboot Immune System in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

80% of patients with multiple sclerosis remain disease-free for the long term following an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

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·November 10, 2022·4 min read

Neurons That Restore Walking After Paralysis Identified

Vsx2 neurons are vital and sufficient for spinal cord stimulation therapies to be effective to restore motor function in those with spinal cord injury and for nerve fiber reorganization.

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·November 10, 2022·5 min read

World’s Largest Autism Whole Genome Sequencing Study Reveals 134 Autism-Linked Genes

Researchers have identified 134 genes associated with autism and a range of genetic alterations associated with ASD. Notably, the study identified changes in copy number variations with likely associations with ASD, including autism-associated variants in 14% of people on the autism spectrum.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 10, 2022·2 min read

Why Eye Contact Is Rare Among People With Autism

During eye contact, those with ASD have significantly reduced activity in the dorsal parietal cortex compared to those who are not on the autism spectrum.

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·November 10, 2022·5 min read

Mapping the Communications Hub of the Brain

A new brain map reveals how the thalamus connects with other areas of the brain.

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·November 10, 2022·7 min read

Severely Stressful Events Worsen Symptoms of Long COVID

Recent stressful experiences, such as the loss of a loved one or economic insecurity are strong predictors as to whether a person hospitalized for COVID-19 will experience symptoms of long COVID a year later.

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·November 10, 2022·2 min read

Exploring the Consequences of Early Life Adversity on the Brain

Childhood adversity can have a life-long impact on mental health and behavior. Adults who experienced childhood adversity are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.

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·November 9, 2022·3 min read

Evening People Show Enhanced Fear Acquisition, Which May Increase the Risk to Develop Anxiety

The vulnerability of those with evening chronotypes to anxiety, PTSD, and related disorders may be mediated by altered fear acquisition.

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·November 9, 2022·4 min read

Highly Processed Foods Can Be Considered Addictive Like Tobacco Products

Based on the criteria set for tobacco addiction, a new study reports that highly-processed foods can be addictive.

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·November 9, 2022·4 min read

A Clearer Picture of Developing Teen Brain

Study provides evidence of a critical period for neuroplasticity in the frontal cortex during the teenage years, a time at which risk-taking behaviors and mental illness risk peak.

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·November 9, 2022·4 min read

Monoclonal Antibodies Preserve Stem Cells in Mouse Brains

Using monoclonal antibodies instead of conventional immunosuppressant drugs preserves stem cells in mouse brains.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 9, 2022·2 min read

Genetic Variation and the Diverse Range of Behaviors in Autism

Findings provide a better understanding of how natural genetic variations impact brain development and give rise to the spectrum of autism-associated behaviors.