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·January 25, 2017·4 min read

In Utero Conditions Can Affect Teen Brain Development

A new study reports the in utero environment can impact teenage brain development, contributing to problems with cognitive processing and emotional regulation.

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·January 23, 2017·6 min read

Better Early Nutrition Means Better Brains

A new study considers how early nutrition can affect a baby's brain development.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With Autism

Researchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.

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·January 21, 2017·4 min read

Heavy Alcohol Use in Teens Alters Brain’s Electrical Activity

A new study reports altered functional brain connectivity and cortical excitability in teen who drink heavily.

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·January 19, 2017·4 min read

Mapping Brain of Preterm Babies May Predict Later Disabilities

Researchers report using neuroimaging to map the brains of preterm babies soon after their born could hold clues as to possible disabilities they may develop.

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·January 18, 2017·5 min read

Heightened Risk of Birth Defects With Antidepressants Prescribed During Pregnancy

A new study links antidepressant use during pregnancy with birth defects.

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·January 16, 2017·6 min read

In Teens, Strong Friendships May Mitigate Depression Associated with Excessive Video Gaming

While playing video games for more than four hours a day can increase the risk of depression in teens, researchers report using social media and other online social mediums can help mitigate depressive symptoms.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Viruses in the Genome Important For the Brain

Retroviruses may have played a significant role in brain development, a new study reports.

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·January 11, 2017·5 min read

Superhero Culture Magnifies Aggressive, Not Defending Behaviors

Kids pick up themes of aggression, rather than defending behaviors, from exposure to the superhero culture, a new study reports.

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·January 11, 2017·6 min read

A Glimpse Into the Workings of the Baby Brain

Visual preferences for faces and social scenes form within the first few months of life, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Drug That Aids Injured Adult Brains May Exacerbate Cognitive Problems in Kids

A new study reports that when minocycline is given to new born rats following a head injury, cognitive deficits are exacerbated.

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·January 9, 2017·4 min read

Brain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the Womb

According to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.