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·September 15, 2014·3 min read

Study First to Use Brain Scans to Forecast Early Reading Difficulties

Researchers use brain scans to predict how young children learn to read.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 10, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 9, 2014·4 min read

Estrogen Receptor Expression May Help Explain Why More Males Have Autism

Researchers report estrogen receptor beta is significantly decreased in the brain of people with autism.

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Featured Psychology

·September 4, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows “Less Is More” for Kids Learning New Words

When the learning environment remains consistent, toddlers are more successful in learning new words, a new study reports.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·September 2, 2014·4 min read

Early Cerebellum Injury Hinders Neural Development, Possible Root of Autism

Researchers theorize early damage to the cerebellum can hinder neurodevelopment and could be a possible root of autism.

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Featured Genetics

·September 1, 2014·2 min read

A Nucleotide Change Could Initiate Fragile X Syndrome

An alteration of a single nucleotide could initiate fragile X syndrome, a new study reports.

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·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Learning by Watching

Researchers report children as young as two are able to use complex mathematical concepts to help them make sense of the world around them.

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Featured Neurology

·August 21, 2014·3 min read

Common Infections Tied to Some Stroke Risk in Kids

A new study reports infections like the flu and common cold can temporarily increase stroke risk in children.

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Autism Electrophysiology Featured

·August 21, 2014·5 min read

Children with Autism Have Extra Synapses in Brain

According to a new study, children with autism have an excess of synapses in the brain, due to a slowdown of the normal pruning process during development.