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Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Choline, an essential nutrient, can help prevent fetal brain development problems in infants whose mothers experience common infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy.... Read More...

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Children Have Elevated Risk for Mental Health Issues if Mother Treated for Infection During Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2019

Risks for autism and depression are higher if one’s mother was in a hospital with an infection during pregnancy according to a new study.... Read More...

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Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

According to a new study, 67% of pregnant women under the age of 25 in London suffer from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Based on the findings, researchers suggest more could be done to target prenatal mental health services for younger women.... Read More...

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Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

A new study links prenatal smoking with a significantly increased risk of a child developing ADHD later in life. The study found higher cotinine levels in the mother's blood during pregnancy increased the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD three fold. ... Read More...

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Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2019

A new study links exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and an increased risk of motor skill deficits in 11 year old children.... Read More...

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Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.... Read More...

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Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 2, 2019

A new study reports genetic variants that are critical for the development of the brain during fetal development are also frequently found in psychiatric disorders.... Read More...

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Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics. ... Read More...

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Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2019

Researchers have discovered a link between women who sleep for more than nine hours uninterrupted a night while pregnant and an increased risk of stillbirth. The study reports the link appears to be independent of other risk factors.... Read More...

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Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report an elevated risk of women with inflammatory bowel disease being diagnosed with mental health problems after giving birth. The study reports that for every 43 pregnancies, there is one case of a new mental illness diagnosis for women with IBD compared to women without the condition.... Read More...

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First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

Researchers report a woman who underwent revolutionary robotic uterine transplant surgery is now pregnant. The child will be the first born following a transplant using the new robotic surgical technique.... Read More...

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Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.... Read More...

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News

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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AI

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Robotics

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A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

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Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu

Children Have Elevated Risk for Mental Health Issues if Mother Treated for Infection During Pregnancy

Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Motor Skill Deficiencies at Age 11

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics

Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep During Pregnancy May be Linked to Stillbirth Risk

Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed