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·August 27, 2015·6 min read

The Plastic Brain: Visual Cortex of Blind Children Can be Remodeled to Process Language

A new study reports that in blind children, a region of the brain that normally involved in visual processing can be remodeled to process language.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

The Bilingual Brain: How Language Helps Shape Our Ability to Process Information

Researchers look at the impact of bilingualism on information processing.

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·August 24, 2015·2 min read

New Technology Helps Transform Behavioral Therapy for Children with Autism

Researchers have developed a new interactive platform that could help young children with autism.

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·August 20, 2015·4 min read

Temporary Postnatal Blindness Triggers Lasting Reorganization in the Infant Brain

Researchers report temporary postnatal visual deprivation induces permanent auditory responses in the visual area of the infant's brain.

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·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Link Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Higher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Understanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse Dysfunction

A new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.

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·August 17, 2015·3 min read

Possible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological Disorders

According to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.

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·August 13, 2015·4 min read

Exploring the Relationship Between Autism and Creativity

According to researchers, people with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce creative ideas.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Aerobic Fitness and Thinner Gray Matter Linked to Better Math Skills in Children

A new study links better math skills in children with cardiorespiratory fitness and associated gray matter thinning.

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·August 13, 2015·7 min read

Differences in How Anesthesia Affects the Brains of Children and Adults

Two new studies detail the way general anesthesia affects the brains of both older patients and children.

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·August 12, 2015·3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis May be Less Active in Children Who Exercise

According to a new study, exercise may reduce disease activity in children with multiple sclerosis.

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·August 12, 2015·3 min read

Adult IQ of Preterm Babies Can be Predicted by Two Years of Age

Researchers report the adult IQ of preterm and low birth weight babies can be predicted by the age of two, but for full term babies, IQ can not be predicted until they are six.