Auditory NeuroscienceAutismFeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2020·4 min readHearing Test May Detect Autism in NewbornsResearchers report the ABR hearing test given to newborns to detect auditory problems could be adapted to identify infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2020·2 min readCould inhibiting the DPP4 enzyme help treat coronavirus?Previous studies of related coronaviruses SARS and MERS found blocking DPP4 activity reduced inflammatory response. Researchers suggest drugs that target DPP4 could help to reduce the overexpression of inflammatory cytokines seen in severe COVID-19.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 13, 2020·6 min readEarly behavioral marker for autism identified15-month-old infants with an older sibling on the autism spectrum, and who experience social difficulties, such as insecure-resistant parental attachment, are more than nine times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 22, 2020·3 min readStudy explores cognitive function in people with mental illnessStudy finds few differences in the profiles of genes that influence cognition between those with severe mental health disorders and the general population.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 26, 2017·4 min readPsychological Impact of Natural Disasters on YouthA new study examines how falling victim to a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can impact a child's mental health. Researchers hope the study will help physicians to identify those children most at need of social support services following a disaster to aid their recovery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2017·4 min readBrain Development and AgingAccording to researchers, brain signals in specific brain areas change during a lifespan in ways that could be vital for maintaining flexibility.Read More
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