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·December 12, 2016·2 min read

Unlocking Clues to Language Based Learning in Children

A new study which links working memory to learning in children may help educators develop new strategies to help those with learning difficulties.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Increased Reaction to Stress Linked to Gastrointestinal Issues in Autistic Children

According to a new study, gastrointestinal issues in children with autism could be a result of an increased reaction to stress.

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·March 8, 2017·3 min read

Neurological Link Between Epilepsy and Religious Experiences

A new study provides additional evidence that the tenancy for people to be drawn toward religious belief is neurologically based.

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·May 22, 2017·5 min read

3.3 Million Year Old Fossil Reveals the Antiquity of the Human Spine

A new study reveals portions of the human skeletal structure evolved millions of years earlier than previously believed.

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·May 24, 2017·4 min read

How Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the Brain

Researchers have discovered specific neurochemical changes in brain regions associated with brain remapping following amputation. Also, these changes may persist once the limb is reattached.

Autism Featured

·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Diet Not Connected to GI Problems in Autistic Children

A study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research suggests gastrointestinal problems commonly seen in children with ASD may be a result of stress, and not diet, as previously assumed.

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·September 1, 2017·4 min read

Addressing Domestic Violence Should be Part of Recovery Plan During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters cause significant distress and stress to those affected. Previous studies have shown incidences of domestic violence become more prevalent and severe following a natural disaster. To help victims of domestic violence, researchers have proposed a new framework that can help them during and after the disasters.

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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Targets for ASD Identified

A new computational method has been able to link several targeted genes to ASD.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

New Model Could Uncover Important Answers in Alzheimer’s Research

Researchers have developed a new rat model of Alzheimer's disease that can be used to study the accumulation of amyloid plaques.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

How Melatonin Promotes Sleep

According to a new study, melatonin works by suppressing neurons that keep you awake and alert. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·June 6, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Brain Connectivity in Those with ASD

Researchers have identified a link between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in brain areas associated with social communication and language in those with ASD.

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