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·October 3, 2015·3 min read

Let Kids be Kids: Giving Kids Caregiving Roles Makes Them Less Sensitive as Parents

A new study reports that young girls who are forced to take on burdensome care-giving roles become less sensitive to their own children's needs than kids who are allowed to just be kids.

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·October 2, 2015·2 min read

Robot May Help Researchers Unlock the Mysteries of Autism

Researchers are using robotic toys to help children with ASD develop language and social skills.

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·October 1, 2015·6 min read

Diverse Mutations Reveal Lineage of Neurons

Researchers discover somatic mutations appear to occur most often in the genes neurons use most.

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·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Key Receptor for Autism Treatment Identified

According to researchers, suppressing the activity of a specific serotonin receptor can help reduce autism relevant behaviors in mouse models.

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·September 29, 2015·3 min read

Uncovering the Secrets of the Adolescent Brain

A new big data study will explore the brains and minds of 10,000 children.

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·September 29, 2015·8 min read

Study Identifies 65 Genes Involved in Autism

A new study reports researchers have identified 65 genes that play a crucial role in autism spectrum disorder.

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·September 29, 2015·5 min read

Revealing the Brain’s Secrets to Success

New findings link brain connectivity to measures of personal success.

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

A Natural Light Switch: Identifying and Mapping Protein Behind Light Sensing Mechanism

A new study expand on previous knowledge of the biological role of vitamin B12 as a key part of photoreceptor proteins.

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·September 24, 2015·3 min read

Malaria During Pregnancy Causes Cognitive Defects in Offspring

According to researchers, young mice exposed to malaria while in the uterus had memory impairments and expressed depressive behaviors.

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·September 24, 2015·6 min read

Stem Cell Findings May Explain How the Human Brain Evolved

Researchers map the genes of a unique group of neural stem cells that appear to generate most of the neurons in the cerebral cortex.

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·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Exergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism

A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.

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·September 23, 2015·5 min read

Robotic Toddler Helps Researchers Confirm Babies Time Their Smiles to Make Mom Smile in Return

Using a toddler like robot, researchers confirm that babies use sophisticated timing when they smile to make the person they are interacting with smile in return.