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·October 12, 2017·4 min read

Autism Often Associated with Multiple New Mutations

Researchers report most cases of autism are a result of novel mutations not inherited from parents.

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·October 12, 2017·5 min read

Can You Hear Me Now? Ensuring Good Cellular Connections in the Brain

Researchers at Salk Institute report astrocytes initiate communication between pairs of neurons during early development, inducing specific neural changes. Findings may have implications for neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.

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·October 12, 2017·7 min read

Brain Imaging Results Skewed by Biased Study Samples

Researchers say failure to follow principles of population science can skew results of brain imaging studies.

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·October 11, 2017·5 min read

Fever in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

Fever suffered during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to facial deformities and heart defects in the fetus, a new study reveals.

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·October 11, 2017·4 min read

New Neurocognitive Theory of Dreaming Links Dreams to Mind Wandering

Researchers present a new theory about dreaming, suggesting dreams may be an accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Mom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With Autism

University of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Higher Oxytocin Levels in Breastfed Babies

A new study reveals higher plasma oxytocin levels in breastfed babies. Findings show oxytocin is transported from the gut to the blood in an intact form.

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·October 9, 2017·4 min read

Brain Development and Plasticity Share Similar Signalling Pathways

Researchers have identified three molecules they believe could be key for memory and learning.

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·October 8, 2017·4 min read

Traffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full Potential

Previous research has linked traffic pollution to brain development issues in children. A new paper looks at steps being taken to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on neurodevelopment.

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·October 5, 2017·5 min read

Multivitamin Use During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Autism With Intellectual Disability Risk

According to Drexel University researchers, mothers who took multivitamins during pregnancy were 30% less likely to have children who develop autism with intellectual disability. However, researchers note the occurrence of autism without intellectual disability was not affected by the use of prenatal multivitamins.

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·October 4, 2017·5 min read

Study Pokes Holes in Fetal Alcohol Hypothesis

A new study challenges conventional beliefs about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Researchers discovered no differences in microglia activity in the brains of health mice and those exposed to alcohol during early development. The study brings into question the whether the brain's immune system cells are to blame for the neurological damage that occurs as a result of fetal alcohol exposure.