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·April 25, 2016·3 min read

Music Improves Baby Brain Response to Music and Speech

Researchers report play sessions that include music improved processing of new speech sounds and music in infants.

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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.

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·April 24, 2016·5 min read

A New Way to Measure Autism in Boys

According to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.

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·April 16, 2016·3 min read

Too Much ‘Noise’ Can Affect Brain Development

A new study reports uncontrolled fluctuation in the concentration of retinoic acid can lead to disruptions in brain organization during development.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How Congenital Transmission of Viruses May Affect Development of Fetal Brain

A new study reports the transmission of viruses from mother to her unborn child may cause abnormal brain development in the fetus.

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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Brain Scan Method Could Detect Autism

A new study reports a newly developed brain imaging method appears to be accurate at detecting autism features.

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·April 13, 2016·6 min read

Brain ‘Growth Chart’ May Help Identify Attention Problems Early

A new study reports it may be possible to create growth charts to track brain network development. The charts could potentially identify early signs of ADHD.

Autism Featured Genetics

·April 12, 2016·3 min read

Understanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk Siblings

Researchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.

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·April 12, 2016·5 min read

Immune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor Control

Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.

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·April 11, 2016·3 min read

Social Thinking in the Infant Brain

Study links neural responses from the motor system to overt social behaviors in infants.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus Reduced Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Minibrains

Researchers unravel some key features of Zika virus on the developing brain.

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Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 7, 2016·5 min read

Detailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and Processes

Researchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.