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·July 6, 2023·6 min read

Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health

A recent study shows that exposure to THC during pregnancy could significantly affect fetal development, leading to life-long health impacts on offspring. The research discovered that THC exposure altered the placental and fetal epigenome, changes that are consistent with common neurobehavioral conditions like autism spectrum disorder.

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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Gender Gaps in Reading

A study indicates significant gender differences in letter-sound knowledge in Norway, with girls showing superior skills. However, such a gap is absent in Iceland, where early focus on letters and sounds, rather than whole words, sees both genders equally competent.

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·July 5, 2023·6 min read

Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself

The recollection and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can significantly impact mental health in adulthood, more than the experiences themselves. The research revealed that self-reported experiences of early maltreatment correlated with a higher number of depressive or anxiety episodes later in life, even when compared to individuals with official records of maltreatment but no retrospective recall.

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·July 3, 2023·5 min read

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Infants tend to trust others' observations more than their own. Studying 8- and 12-month-old infants, the researchers found that younger infants prioritized an animated character's attention over their own in tracking an object's location.

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·June 30, 2023·6 min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Early exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including parental drug misuse and mental health challenges, increases the risk of problematic cannabis use during adolescence. The study analyzed over 5,000 participants from the 'Children of the 90s' study.

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·June 28, 2023·6 min read

Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens

Encouraging children to indulge in reading for pleasure can enhance their cognitive and mental health during adolescence, a recent study reveals. The research, involving over 10,000 young adolescents from the US, discovered that an optimal reading duration of 12 hours per week contributed to improved brain structure and mental health.

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·June 27, 2023·6 min read

Human Embryo-Like Model Derived from Stem Cells Opens New Avenues for Research

Researchers developed a stem cell-derived model of the human embryo in the lab. This innovative model, created from pluripotent stem cells, enables experimental modeling of embryonic development during the second week of pregnancy, a critical period often associated with pregnancy loss.

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·June 27, 2023·8 min read

Childhood Poverty’s Impact: Reshaping the Brain’s Communication Pathways

Growing up in poverty may impact a child’s brain development, specifically in the white matter tracts which facilitate communication between different brain regions. The research, part of the large-scale Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, links neighborhood and household poverty to these crucial aspects of brain structure.

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·June 26, 2023·7 min read

Gut Instincts: Microbiome’s Role in Autism Revealed

A new study provides novel insights into the relationship between the human microbiome and autism. Using an innovative computational approach, researchers reanalyzed previous data sets, finding a unique microbial signature in autistic individuals that could help distinguish them from neurotypical individuals.

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·June 23, 2023·6 min read

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Losing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.

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·June 23, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, could have its roots in embryonic development. The team grew cortical spheres, akin to human embryonic brains, from CRISPR-edited stem cells harboring familial Alzheimer's disease (fAD) mutations.

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·June 22, 2023·6 min read

Pay Attention: Kids’ Distraction Helps Them Outshine Adults in Data Retention

Children’s perceived lack of attention may, in fact, make them more efficient than adults in absorbing and retaining information they are instructed to ignore. Researchers discovered children encode secondary information from a given task into their brains, in contrast to adults who focus strictly on the assigned task.

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neurodevelopment

Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health

Gender Gaps in Reading

Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens

Human Embryo-Like Model Derived from Stem Cells Opens New Avenues for Research

Childhood Poverty’s Impact: Reshaping the Brain’s Communication Pathways

Gut Instincts: Microbiome’s Role in Autism Revealed

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Pay Attention: Kids’ Distraction Helps Them Outshine Adults in Data Retention

Looksmaxxing Trend Poses Health Risks for Young Men

How “Pink Noise” in Conversation Makes Chats Enjoyable

Can Obesity Drugs Protect the Brain?

SuperAger AI Connectome Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Early

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