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·August 15, 2014·2 min read

Brain Imaging Shows Brain Differences in Risk Taking Teens

A neuroimaging study reports connections between certain brain regions are amplified in teens who are more prone to taking risks.

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·August 13, 2014·3 min read

Reduction of Tau Protein Improves Symptoms in Model of Severe Childhood Epilepsy

A new study reports that reducing levels of tau protein in the brain effectively blocks the development of Dravet syndrome in mouse models.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·August 13, 2014·1 min read

Researchers Reveal Weakness in Defenses of Deadly Brain Tumor

Targeting aPKC, a protein crucial for neurodevelopment, researchers report they can block multiple signaling pathways implicated in brain tumor growth.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·August 12, 2014·5 min read

Overhaul of Our Understanding of Why Autism Potentially Occurs

A new study investigates why autism potentially occurs, develops and results in a diversity of symptoms.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 10, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Shed New Light on Nerve Cell Growth

A new study reports that a particular protein play a more sophisticated role in neuron development than previously thought.

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Featured Neurology

·July 10, 2014·5 min read

Cooling Treatment Improves Survival Without Brain Damage in Later Childhood

Researchers report cooling babies suffering from perinatal asphyxia can significantly improved chances of survival without brain damage later in childhood.

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Featured Psychology

·July 9, 2014·2 min read

Uninterrupted Playtime between Siblings Is Key for Learning

One key to learning is uninterrupted playtime between siblings, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·July 9, 2014·4 min read

Huntington’s Disease Protein Helps Wire the Young Brain

The Htt protein, which is mutated in Huntington's disease patients, is critical for wiring the brain in early life, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·July 8, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows Link Between Inflammation in Maternal Blood and Schizophrenia in Offspring

The presence of C-reactive protein in pregnant women's blood appears to be associated with a greater risk of schizophrenia in their offspring, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·July 2, 2014·5 min read

Study Identifies Predictors for Teen Binge Drinking

A new neuroimaging study helps predict which teen are susceptible to binge drinking.

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Featured Psychology

·June 30, 2014·3 min read

Lead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional Problems

A new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.