AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 8, 2014·4 min readLipid Levels During Prenatal Brain Development Impact AutismAbnormal lipid levels in the brain can affect the interaction between neural networks in early prenatal brain development. Researchers believe this could be a trigger for autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 8, 2014·4 min readPotential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer GeneResearchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 2, 2014·6 min readA Critical Window into the Developing Human BrainNew research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·March 26, 2014·4 min readPatches of Cortical Layers Disrupted During Early Brain Development in AutismA new study gives direct and clear new evidence that autism begins during pregnancy.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·March 19, 2014·3 min readSocial Feedback Loop Aids Language DevelopmentA social feedback loop is created when verbal interactions take place between parent and child. This loop is important for language development, but is experienced less frequently and is diminished in strength for children with Autism.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 14, 2014·2 min readCritical Role of One Gene to Our Brain DevelopmentResearchers report the USP9X gene is critical to early state brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2014·3 min readImmune System Has Dramatic Impact on Children’s Brain DevelopmentResearchers reveal the effect the immune system has on brain development in infants.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 27, 2014·3 min readStudy Reveals Evolution at WorkNew research reveals some unique evolutionary innovations in the brains of primates.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2014·4 min readFruit Fly’s Pruning Protein Could Be Key to Treating Brain InjuryA new study reports a protein which controls metamorphosis in Drosophila could play a role in reversing brain injuries.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 26, 2014·3 min readNew Autism Definition May Decrease Diagnosis by One ThirdA new study reports a statistically significant decrease in patients being diagnosed with ASD by clinicians using the new DSM-5.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2014·4 min readGender and Genes Play an Important Role in Delayed Language DevelopmentAccording to a new study, boys are at greater risk for delays in language development than girls.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2014·2 min readProtein Switch Dictates Cellular Fate, Stem Cell or NeuronResearchers discover UPF1 helps determine whether an immature neural cell remains as a stem cell or develops into a functional neuron.Read More
