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·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

Former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 10, 2015·4 min read

Does Genetic Research Offer Hope for Autism Cure?

A new study suggests how researchers may combine different genetic approaches in search for a cure for autism.

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·August 6, 2015·4 min read

Resilience to Schizophrenia in Siblings of Those With the Disease

According to a new study, people who have siblings with childhood onset schizophrenia showed resilience to the risk of developing the disease as they entered adolescence.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 6, 2015·4 min read

A Single Genetic Mutation May Cause Autism

A new study is the first to show how a single mutation disables a molecular switch in one of the more than 1000 autism genes and causes the disorder.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·August 5, 2015·3 min read

Cancer Makers May Be Present in Neural Crest During Early Development

Researchers find possible markers for brain cancers in the neural crest.

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·August 3, 2015·3 min read

Joking With Toddlers Boosts Abstract Thinking Skills

A new study reports joking and playing pretend with toddlers helps them to develop their abstract thinking abilities.

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·August 3, 2015·3 min read

Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome

A new study sheds light into a possible cause of learning difficulties in Down syndrome.

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·July 27, 2015·2 min read

Selective Imitation Makes For Precocious Social Learners

A new study reports children who are able to selectively imitate behaviors are more flexible social learners.

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·July 27, 2015·3 min read

Mom’s Choice of Language Has Strong Effect on Infant’s Social Skills

A new study reports the specific language a parent uses to communicate with their baby can help the child to empathize and understand the thoughts of others when they get older.

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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Social Skills Linked to Second Language Learning in Infants

A new study reports early social behavior is linked to a baby's ability to learn new language sounds.

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·July 24, 2015·3 min read

Signs of Autism and Social Withdrawnness in Adults Born Prematurely

A new study indicates adults who were born prematurely are more likely to display certain signs of autism and be more socially withdrawn than those who were born full term.

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Featured Genetics

·July 23, 2015·4 min read

Schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” Gene Identified

Researchers have identified a critical function of what they believe to be schizophrenia's "Rosetta Stone" gene that could hold the key to decoding the function of all genes involved in the disease.