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·November 18, 2022·4 min read

Brain Organoids Reveal in Detail the Harms of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

A new brain organoid study reveals how alcohol exposure hinders the development and function of new brain cells. Fetal alcohol exposure impaired cortical functioning in the organoid model. Researchers say during pregnancy, no amount of alcohol is safe when it comes to healthy fetal development.

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·November 18, 2022·2 min read

Genetic Markers for Autism, Hiding in Plain Sight

It is estimated that 80% of autism is inherited, but causative genes are hard to identify. Researchers have identified the ACMSD gene as being associated with non-verbal types of ASD.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

LGBTQIA+ Youth More Than Twice as Likely to Attempt Suicide Than Heterosexual Peers

Young people who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community are twice as likely to experience suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

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·November 17, 2022·4 min read

Deprivation in Childhood Linked to Impulsive Behavior in Adulthood

Findings reveal a link between childhood deprivation and impulsivity and addiction later in life.

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·November 17, 2022·7 min read

Not Every Young Reader’s Struggle Is the Same

Brain signatures and types of difficulties children of a lower socioeconomic status experience when it comes to reading are different from those children who struggle to read but are from a higher socioeconomic status.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Corporal Punishment Affects Brain Activity, Anxiety, and Depression

Corporal punishment increases the risk of developing anxiety and depression in adolescents, researchers report. Additionally, corporal punishment alters brain activity and impacts brain development.

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·November 16, 2022·3 min read

How Is Puberty Onset Developmentally Programmed?

The developmental onset of puberty is dependent upon the TBX3 gene, a new study reports. Researchers also found puberty onset is linked to neural differentiation during the development of the hypothalamus.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Pattern of Gene Activity for ADHD Unlocked

Study reveals differences in gene activity in the caudate and frontal cortex in those with ADHD.

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·November 15, 2022·2 min read

Over a Billion Young People Are Potentially at Risk of Hearing Loss From Headphones, Earbuds, Loud Music Venues

Researchers say up to 1 billion teens and young adults are at risk of hearing loss as a result of using headphones, earbuds, or attending loud music venues.

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·November 15, 2022·5 min read

In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms

A new study reveals a link between fetal exposure to flame retardants and an increased risk of anxiety during adolescence. Researchers found the higher the levels of PBDE, a class of chemicals used in flame retardants, in a pregnant woman's blood sample, the higher a child' scored for anxiety during their teenage years.

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·November 15, 2022·4 min read

How Hormonal Birth Control May Affect the Adolescent Brain

Hormonal contraception disrupts signal transmission between cells in the prefrontal cortex of adolescents. Hormonal birth control also elevates levels of stress hormones in the brain.

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·November 15, 2022·3 min read

Children Learn More Quickly Than Adults

Children have a rapid boost of GABA during visual learning tasks that continue after the training ends. In adults, GABA levels remain consistent. Findings suggest children's brains respond to training in a way that allows the to more quickly and more efficiently stabilize learning.