AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2018·4 min readAutism Behaviors Show Unique Brain Network Fingerprints in InfantsA new study reveals unique functional brain networks associated with characteristic behaviors of ASD in infants at risk of developing autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 13, 2018·5 min readBrain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPDA new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 12, 2018·4 min readPoor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in ChildrenResearchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2018·4 min readAutism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early DevelopmentA new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 8, 2018·2 min readPreschool Children Show Awake Response to Naptime Nonsense WordsA new EEG study reveals that, during sleep, the brain still processes and stores auditory information.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 7, 2018·4 min readUnraveling a Genetic Network Linked to AutismUsing CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·2 min readAdolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain AreasResearchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2018·4 min readAir Pollution May Increase Autism RiskResearchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·4 min readMaster Key Gene Has Links to ASD and SchizophreniaResearchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·3 min readCognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat StudyA new study reports prenatal exposure to cannabis could cause alterations in brain development, negatively impacting cognitive function as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readLasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and BrainResearchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2018·5 min readMusic Improves Social Communication in Children with ASDA new study reports children on the autism spectrum who participate in musical activities have significantly improved social communication skills than those who are not exposed to music therapy.Read More
