AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2016·5 min readAutism Linked Proteins Help Wire the BrainA new study reveals how three proteins associated with autism and other brain disorders, help to wire up specific areas of the brain responsible for sensory processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2016·3 min readEating Fish While Pregnant Improves Baby’s Brain DevelopmentResearchers have found a correlation between eating diets rich in omegas 3 and 6 while pregnant and healthy brain development in offspring.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·January 13, 2016·4 min readCould Autism Be Hiding in a Fold of the Brain?Researchers have detected a cerebral marker specific to autism in a less deep fold of the Broca's area. The marker can be identified by MRI scans in children from the age of two.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 12, 2016·4 min readToddlers With Poor Short Term Memory More Likely to Drop Out of High School as TeensA new study reports on the benefits of helping toddlers develop their working memory skills.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·January 12, 2016·4 min readShedding Light on How Genetic Mutations May Lead to AutismA new study reports on how a genetic mutation could lead to the development of Autism. The findings also point to new drug targets for the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·January 10, 2016·2 min readWhy It’s Easier For Girls With Autism to Develop FriendshipsA new study reports girls with autism tend to be more socially motivated and have more intimate friendships than autistic boys.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 9, 2016·6 min readOh Baby! Understanding Pregnancy BrainA new paper looks at the neuroscience of pregnancy and suggests the 'pregnancy brain' really does exist.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 9, 2016·4 min readInteraction During Reading Helps Develop Kids’ Language SkillsInteracting with your child while you read to them can help boost language skills in toddlers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 7, 2016·4 min readSlow Stem Cell Division May Cause Small BrainsA new study reports delayed neural stem cells can produce smaller brains than normal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 6, 2016·3 min readLow Oxygen Levels Soon After Birth May Raise Learning and Behavioral Disorder RisksChronic hypoxia can induce an inflammatory response with concomitant demyelination that can lead to future behavioral deficits, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 6, 2016·4 min readIs Your Toddler Ready to Read?Researchers identify which young children could benefit most from additional attention when it comes to learning how to read.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 5, 2016·4 min readPut That Phone Down Mom! Fragmented Baby Care Can Affect Brain DevelopmentFragmented maternal care can harm brain development and have lasting implications for children, a new study reports.Read More
