Herpes virus simplex type 1 infection can spread to the fetal brain during pregnancy, resulting in an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities and neurological deficits. Read More
Genetic variants of ROBO1 in young children are associated with gray matter volume in the right parietal cortex. This, in turn, predicts mathematical tests scored by second grade. Read More
A distinct DNA methylation signature has been discovered in cord blood of children who are later diagnosed with autism. The findings could provide a new biomarker for early detection and intervention for ASD. Read More
Neuroimaging newborns reveals the human brain is born "prewired" to be receptive to words and language. Read More
Maternal hyperthyroidism may contribute to an increased risk of ADHD in their offspring. Read More
Brain regions associated with emotional processing are not functionally connected in a mature way to areas associated with auditory and visual processing in newborns. Read More
Girls who are abused in early life have higher levels of inflammation than boys who are maltreated and other children who did not experience abuse. Read More
Neuroimaging reveals the higher density of cells in the nucleus accumbens is associated with a larger waist circumference in children. Read More
Women, especially minority women, from states with more restrictive reproductive rights have a greater risk of delivering a low-weight baby and face more health disparities than women who reside in states with fewer restrictions on reproductive rights. Read More
Low-level exposure to lead during development does not lead to alcohol use disorder, but does alter the neural circuits in a way that if addiction occurs, it makes it harder to refrain from returning to addiction related behaviors. Read More
The effects on health, language development, emotional well-being, and social behavior associated with poverty can be seen in children as young as five years of age. Read More
Mouse study reveals the choroid plexus can act as a conduit for inflammation that can arise from maternal inflammation, impacting fetal brain development. Read More
