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·May 18, 2020·4 min read

Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism

Children whose mothers had a sibling on the autism spectrum were three times as likely to be diagnosed with ASD than those whose mothers had no siblings with autism. Fathers with one or more siblings diagnosed with ASD were twice as likely to have a child diagnosed as autistic.

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·February 19, 2020·2 min read

Maternal obesity linked to ADHD and behavioral problems in children

Women who were obese prior to pregnancy were almost twice as likely to report their child had ADHD or other behavioral problems compared to women who were normal weight before pregnancy.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Astrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of Neurons

Researchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin.

Image shows a stick and ball model of serotonin.

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·July 3, 2017·3 min read

High Serotonin Levels in Blood of SIDS Infants

A new paper may help answer some questions as to why some infants die suddenly. Looking at blood samples from infants who had died of SIDS, researchers discover 31% of the children had elevated levels of serotonin. The researchers concluded that abnormal serotonin metabolism could indicate an underlying vulnerability that increases SIDS risk.

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·April 11, 2017·5 min read

Tracing the Origin of Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Sentry Cells’

According to researchers, a population of cells that help protect the brain from disease are not immune cells, but endothelial cells.

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·January 2, 2017·4 min read

Delays in Child Development Linked to Parental Obesity

According to a new study, children of obese parents may face neurodevelopmental delays.

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Is Brain Learning Weaker Than Artificial Intelligence?

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

More Thankful, Less Stressed?

Reducing the Temptation to Cheat in Relationships

Is Brain Learning Weaker Than Artificial Intelligence?

New Software Incorporates Dendritic Properties Into Neural Network Models

Wearable Tech and AI Combine to Track Progression of Movement Disorders

A Robot Able to “Smell” Using a Biological Sensor

Simple Neural Networks Outperform More Complex Systems for Controlling Robotic Prosthetics

Health Impact of Chemicals in Plastics Is Handed Down Two Generations

Drug That Targets Tauopathies in Mice Reveals Sex Differences in Response

Abnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic Brains

Non-invasive Neurotechnology Reduces Symptoms of Insomnia and Improves Autonomic Nervous System Function

New Technology May Help Inform Brain Stimulation

Closer to 3D Printing Life-Like Organs

A Drug That Increases Dopamine Can Reverse the Effects of Inflammation on the Brain in Depression

People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity

When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

NIH/NICHD

Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism

Maternal obesity linked to ADHD and behavioral problems in children

Astrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of Neurons

High Serotonin Levels in Blood of SIDS Infants

Tracing the Origin of Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Sentry Cells’

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Is Brain Learning Weaker Than Artificial Intelligence?

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

In Search of the Optimal Migraine Relief

People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity

A Drug That Increases Dopamine Can Reverse the Effects of Inflammation on the Brain in Depression

When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result

Hypertension Drug Could Be Repurposed to Delay Aging

Potential Hidden Cause of Dementia Discovered

Study Explains Emotional ‘Blunting’ Caused by Common Antidepressants

Coffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect

Is Brain Learning Weaker Than Artificial Intelligence?

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

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