AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2014·5 min readChildren with Autism Have Elevated Levels of Steroid Hormones in the WombAccording to a new study, children who late develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones while in the womb.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 1, 2014·4 min readNight Owls Tend to Be Bigger Risk TakersAccording to a new study, female night owls had cortisol levels comparable to men. The researcher suggests high cortisol levels could be a biological mechanism which explains higher risk taking in night owls.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2014·4 min readGender and Genes Play an Important Role in Delayed Language DevelopmentAccording to a new study, boys are at greater risk for delays in language development than girls.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·4 min readSoldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone ProblemsSoldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 26, 2013·3 min readSudden Decline in Testosterone May Cause Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in MenA sudden drop in testosterone levels, as a result of castration, caused persistent Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice, a recent study suggests.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2012·3 min readResearchers Reveal New Mechanism Behind More Male AutismResearch into two sex hormones released by the testes of male fetuses and boys may help solve the mystery of why autism is much more common in boys than girls.Read More
