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·April 1, 2016·5 min read

Even When Seizure Free, Children with Epilepsy Can Face Social Problems as Adults

A new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled.

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·April 1, 2016·4 min read

Infants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in Others

A new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

New Study Confirms Link Between Zika Virus and Fetal Brain Damage

A new study reports small amounts of genetic materials from the Zika virus can be detected in blood samples taken from pregnant women after the infection has passed and when fetal brain development is underway.

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·March 22, 2016·7 min read

Babies Make Quick Judgements About Adult’s Anger

Researchers reveal infants as young as 15 months can form generalizations about others and make attempts to appease adults they consider prone to anger.

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·March 21, 2016·3 min read

Study Reveals Autism Genes Are in All of Us

A new study sheds light on the genetic relationship between autism spectrum disorders and ASD related traits in the wider population.

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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Emotional and Impulsivity Problems in Kids

A new study reports mothers who were exposed to a common air pollutant during pregnancy have a higher risk for their child to develop emotional and behavioral problems later on.

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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Single Brain Cells Reveal Genes Controlling Development and Formation

Researchers identify the genetic machinery that causes maturation in young neurons.

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·March 16, 2016·4 min read

Anti-Anxiety Drug Reduces Autism Features in Mouse Model of Jacobsen Syndrome

Researchers discover clonazepam, an anti anxiety medication appears to reduce autistic features in mouse models of Jacobsen syndrome.

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·March 14, 2016·3 min read

Environmental Intervention Can Temporarily Raise General Intelligence

A new study reports environmental intervention can help to raise general intelligence in low birth weight children, but only in the short term.

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·March 12, 2016·5 min read

Bacterial Infections During Pregnancy May Trigger Abnormal Neuron Proliferation in Fetal Brain

Researchers have discovered how pieces of bacterial cell wall cross the placenta and enter developing neurons, altering fetal brain anatomy and cognitive functioning after birth.