University of Cambridge Research Articles

Prescription drug improves symptoms of autism by targeting brain’s chemical messengers

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 27, 2020

A drug commonly prescribed for edema improves the symptoms for young children on the autism spectrum with no significant side effects. The drug, bumetanide, decreases the ratio of GABA to glutamate in the brain.... Read More...

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Contaminating a fake rubber hand could help people overcome OCD

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

The famous rubber hand illusion may help people with OCD overcome their condition without the stress of exposure therapy.... Read More...

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Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Mothers on the autism spectrum are more likely to report symptoms of postnatal depression than mothers who do not have ASD.... Read More...

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Online hate speech could be contained like a computer virus

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2020

Researchers are developing new artificial intelligence technology that can "quarantine" hate speech in a manner akin to malware filters. The AI, which is currently 80% accurate at identifying hate speech, will offer a new way to control exposure to negative content without resorting to censorship.... Read More...

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Mothers’ and babies’ brains ‘more in tune’ when mother is happy

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2019

Positive interaction with direct eye contact between mother and infant enhances the ability to synchronize brain waves.... Read More...

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Mild-to-moderate hearing loss in children leads to changes in how brain processes sound

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2019

The brain activity response to sound in older children with hearing loss was lower than their peers with normal hearing.... Read More...

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Mechanisms of real-time speech interpretation in the human brain revealed

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2019

Study reveals the dynamic patterns of information flow between critical language regions of the brain.... Read More...

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Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Removing Piezo1 from the surface of aged brain stem cells caused the cells to become rejuvenated and regain their normal regenerative function.... Read More...

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Prenatal parental stress linked to behavior problems in toddlers

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

The prenatal wellbeing of first-time mothers has a direct effect on the behavior of children at 24 months. Mothers who experienced stress and anxiety while pregnant were more likely to have children who displayed behavioral problems, such as temper tantrums, spitefulness and restlessness. The children also exhibited emotional problems, including being clingy, tearfulness and unhappiness. Emotional problems were exacerbated if their parents experienced relationship problems during early pregnancy.... Read More...

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High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Estrogens were significantly elevated in fetuses that later went on to develop autism. Higher levels of prenatal estrogens were more predictive of ASD than higher levels of prenatal androgens. The study supports a twenty-year-old theory that increased prenatal sex steroid hormones are a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...

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Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2019

Projection neurons have been implicated in the progression of multiple sclerosis. A new study reports projection neurons are damaged by immune cells. This damage could contribute to both atrophy and cognitive changes associated with the disease.... Read More...

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Autistic adults experience high rates of negative life events

Neuroscience NewsJuly 8, 2019

Autistic adults are more vulnerable to negative life events, including employment difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardships. Negative life events may explain higher rates of depression and anxiety, and lower life satisfaction in those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...

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University of Cambridge

Prescription drug improves symptoms of autism by targeting brain’s chemical messengers

Contaminating a fake rubber hand could help people overcome OCD

Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

Online hate speech could be contained like a computer virus

Mothers’ and babies’ brains ‘more in tune’ when mother is happy

Mild-to-moderate hearing loss in children leads to changes in how brain processes sound

Mechanisms of real-time speech interpretation in the human brain revealed

Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells

Prenatal parental stress linked to behavior problems in toddlers

High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Autistic adults experience high rates of negative life events