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·March 17, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Vitamin D Treatment and Autism Prevention

According to a new mouse study, exposure to vitamin D during pregnancy may prevent autistic traits in offspring.

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·March 17, 2017·5 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·March 17, 2017·6 min read

The Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired Sociability

Researchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.

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·March 16, 2017·5 min read

When Our World Turns ‘Upside-Down,’ Serotonin Helps Us Deal With It

Researchers analyse the role serotonin plays in reward and learning.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Model of Anorexia Created Using Stem Cells

Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.

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·March 14, 2017·6 min read

New Clues to Schizophrenia

According to new studies, people with schizophrenia have lower levels of GABA and altered immune cells in the brain.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Predicting Crime Knowledge States in the Human Brain

Neuroimaging can detect whether a person is acting in a state of knowledge when committing a crime, or whether they are acting recklessly with no premeditation, researchers report.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women.

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·March 13, 2017·4 min read

Yes, She’s Smiling: Mona Lisa’s Facial Expression Less Ambiguous Than Thought

According to researchers, people almost always perceive Mona Lisa's facial expression as being happy.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Tackling Depression By Changing the Way You Think

Using metacognitive therapy to reduce rumination can help relieve symptoms of depression, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2017·5 min read

Poor Sleep in Early Childhood Linked to Later Cognitive and Behavioral Problems

Researchers report a link between children aged between 3 - 7 who don't get enough sleep and the development of emotional, social and attention problems later in childhood.