FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2016·4 min readDisruptions to Embryonic Reprogramming Alter Adult Mouse BehaviorEpigenetic reprogramming in mouse embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors in adulthood, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readStudy Strengthens Link Between Maternal Obesity and Autism in OffspringA new study provides further evidence of the link between maternal obesity and gestational diabetes with increased risk of autism in the offspring.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readConversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure MedicationResearchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 29, 2016·3 min readThe Race Against ZikaResearchers are seeking new ways to diagnose and treat the Zika virus.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·January 28, 2016·2 min readHalting Development of Autism in Mice by Inhibiting Certain Immune SignalsResearchers have identified a subset of immune signaling proteins associated with the development of autism in mice.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 28, 2016·4 min readEstrogens Alleviate Hyperactivity in Zebrafish with Autism GeneA new study reports the hormone estrogen alleviates sleep disruptions experienced by zebrafish with genes linked to autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·6 min readChildren With Sensory Processing Disorder Have Altered Pathways for Brain ConnectivityAccording to a new study, children with sensory processing disorder have differences in white matter tract compared to typically developing children.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 26, 2016·5 min readAsthma Medication Taken During Pregnancy Associated with Autism RiskAccording to a new study, children of mothers who took a specific asthma medication while pregnant faced an elevated risk of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readThe Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·2 min readLink Between Substance Abuse and Indoor Tanning IdentifiedA new study reports of a direct link between indoor tanning and substance abuse in high school aged children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2016·2 min readNot So Sweet: Too Much Sugar During Adolescence Could Alter Brain’s Reward CircuitsA new study reports eating too much sugary foods as a teen can reduce activity in the nucleus accumbens.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016·3 min readA Fresh Approach to Autism ResearchFindings from a new study may help to develop new methods to improve social communication in children with autism.Read More
