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·August 1, 2018·5 min read

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Likely to Have a Child with Autism

A new study reveals children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD. Researchers report women with PCOS have a 2.3% change of having a child with autism, compared to a 1.7% change for mothers without the condition.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development

A new study reports mothers who feel more connected with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to have positive interactions with the infant when it is born. This can have a positive effect on the child's development.

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·May 7, 2018·4 min read

Brain Cholesterol Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

University of Cambridge researchers report cholesterol may play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered cholesterol can trigger amyloid beta to aggregate, which can lead to neuron death.

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·April 13, 2018·6 min read

More Than Five Drinks a Week Could Shorten Lifespan

A new study reveals drinking more than five pints of beer or glasses of wine per week could decrease life expectancy. Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks a week is linked to a one to two year shortened life expectancy, researchers report.

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·April 6, 2018·3 min read

‘Sleeping’ Stem Cells Could Aid Brain Repair

Researchers have identified a new type of stem cell which may aid neural repair following injury or disease.

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·March 12, 2018·6 min read

Genes Play a Role in Empathy

Researchers reveal our genes may play a role in how empathetic we are. The study reports genetic variants associated with low empathy may indicate a higher risk of autism.

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·February 27, 2018·3 min read

Genes Linked to Brain Anatomy in Autism

A new study reports specific genes are linked to differences in brain structure in children with ASD.

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·February 19, 2018·4 min read

Calcium May Play a Role in the Development of Parkinson’s

A new Nature Communications study reveals increased calcium levels in brain cells may play a significant role in the development of Parkinson's disease.

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·February 12, 2018·6 min read

Artificial Intelligence is Growing Up Fast: What’s Next For Thinking Machines?

Researchers speculate what the future may hold for artificial intelligence technologies, and us.

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·January 2, 2018·5 min read

New Brain Mapping Technique Highlights Relationship Between Connectivity and IQ

A new study in Neuron reports a simple, new neuroimaging technique has revealed a correlation between how well a person's brain regions are connected and intelligence.

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·December 11, 2017·7 min read

Industrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s Populations

People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.