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          This image is a neuron from the brain of a young person with autism.
          AutismElectrophysiologyFeatured
          ·August 21, 2014·5 min read

          Children with Autism Have Extra Synapses in Brain

          According to a new study, children with autism have an excess of synapses in the brain, due to a slowdown of the normal pruning process during development.
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          The image is a drawing of the human brain. The prefrontal cortex is highlighted and labeled.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·December 3, 2014·4 min read

          Scientists Detect Brain Network That Gives Humans Superior Reasoning Skills

          Researchers report the frontoparietal network plays a key role in why humans have superior reasoning skills.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 17, 2015·4 min read

          Algorithms Based on Brains Make For Better Networks

          Researchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos
          ·January 27, 2016·5 min read

          Strongest Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Deconstructed

          A gene associated with schizophrenia may trigger runaway synaptic pruning during adolescence, a new study reports.
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          Schematic shows how beta-amyloid (Aß) oligomers, the classical complement cascade and microglia work together to induce synapse loss in the pre-plaque Alzheimer's disease brain.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·March 31, 2016·5 min read

          Curbing Synapse Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

          Researchers have shows how synapses are lost during early Alzheimer's disease.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·April 12, 2016·5 min read

          Immune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor Control

          Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 2, 2016·3 min read

          The Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New Neurons

          New neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 16, 2016·4 min read

          C. elegans Study Reveals How Differences in Male and Female Brains Emerge

          Researchers have identified how sexually dimorphic connections arise in the nervous systems of nematode worms.
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          Image shows a neuron.
          AutismFeaturedGenetics
          ·May 25, 2016·4 min read

          Illuminating the Role of Autism Linked Shank Gene

          A new study reports a gene mutation linked to autism also plays a critical role when it comes to the formation and maturation of synapses.
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          AutismFeaturedNeurology
          ·June 7, 2016·6 min read

          Link Between Mom’s Immune Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism with Intellectual Disability in Offspring

          A new study reports pregnant women with high levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines may have a significantly increased risk of having a child with autism combined with an intellectual disability.
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          Image shows thalamocortical neurons.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 12, 2016·4 min read

          How Cannabis Influences Formation of Neural Circuits

          A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 6, 2016·6 min read

          Neurons Continue to Migrate After Birth

          Researchers have identified a previously unknown stage of human brain development.
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