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·February 23, 2018·3 min read

Being Raised in Greener Neighborhoods May Have Beneficial Effects on Brain Development

Early life exposure to greenspace may result in beneficial structural changes in the developing brain, researchers report. The study found children who grew up in areas surrounded by greenspace had better working memory and were more attentive than those who lived in more urban environments.

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·February 21, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development

Researchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.

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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Targets for ASD Identified

A new computational method has been able to link several targeted genes to ASD.

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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

‘Brain on a Chip’ Reveals How the Brain Folds

A new 'brain on a chip' study reveals the physical and biological mechanisms behind how the brain develops its folds.

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·February 19, 2018·5 min read

Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Researchers have developed new tests that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism.

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·February 14, 2018·6 min read

Back and Forth Exchanges Boost Children’s Brain Response to Language

Engaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report.

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·February 8, 2018·4 min read

Autism Genetics Study Calls Attention to Motor Skills and General Cognitive Impairment

A new study of the genetic factors associated with ASD draws attention to the impact autism can have on motor skills and cognitive function.

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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

Male Susceptibility to Autism Linked to Male Hormones in Early Stage Brain Development

A new study reveals exposure to androgens during brain development can alter genes linked to autism in males.

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·February 5, 2018·3 min read

Gene Network That Regulates Motor Neuron Formation During Embryonic Development Identified

Researchers have identified a gene network that regulates the development of motor neurons during embryonic development.

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·February 1, 2018·6 min read

Postnatal Depression Has Greater Impact on Child Development When it is Persistent and Severe

According to researchers, postnatal depression that last longer than 6 months can have severe implications for children as they grow. The study reveals children of mothers who experienced persistent PND were more likely to have behavioral problems, achieve lower grades in exams and have an increased risk of developing depression by age 18.