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·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.

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·February 6, 2019·5 min read

Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain

A new study reports teenage binge drinking can result in lasting epigenetic changes that alter the expression of BDNF-AS, a protein vital for the formation of neural connection in the amygdala.

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·February 6, 2019·3 min read

Hearing and Deaf Infants Process Information Differently

A new study reports it takes longer for deaf infants to become familiar with new objects. Researchers say the study highlights a difference in how infants process information, even when the information is not auditory in nature.

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·February 6, 2019·3 min read

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.

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·February 4, 2019·5 min read

Excess Immune Pruning of Synapses in Neural Cells Derived From Patients with Schizophrenia

Researchers have directly observed excessive synaptic pruning in cells derived from people with schizophrenia.

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·February 4, 2019·8 min read

Adolescent Athletes ‘Prescribed’ Aerobic Exercise Recover Faster From Concussions

A new study reports teenage athletes who suffered concussion while playing sport recovered faster when they participated in a supervised aerobic exercise program.

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·February 2, 2019·5 min read

Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

A new study reports genetic variants that are critical for the development of the brain during fetal development are also frequently found in psychiatric disorders.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 30, 2019·6 min read

Critical New Clues About What Goes Awry in the Brains of Those with ASD

Researchers report alterations in RNA editing play a vital role in autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 30, 2019·5 min read

Two Windows Into the Brain

A new study reveals a direct link between altered brain activity and social deficits in ASD.

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·January 29, 2019·3 min read

Newborn Babies Have Inbuilt Ability to Pick Out Words

Using fNIRS, researchers discovered babies are able to pick out words from speech at as young as three days old.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

A new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity.