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·January 20, 2021·4 min read

Prenatal BPA Exposure May Contribute to the Male Bias of ASD

Exposure to BPA during the gestational period leads to decreased neural viability and neural density in the hippocampus of male offspring. Additionally, exposure led to the dysregulation of ASD-related genes in the hippocampus. Findings suggest BPA may serve as an environmental factor that contributes to the prevalence of male-bias in autism. Read More

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·January 19, 2021·4 min read

Eggs Reveal What May Happen to Brain on Impact

Using an egg, researchers discover how trauma occurs to the brain as a result of impact. Read More

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·January 19, 2021·3 min read

Fatty Acid May Help Combat Multiple Sclerosis

Dietary changes to include more foods containing oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, may help to increase the number of regulatory T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. Read More

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·January 19, 2021·4 min read

Eye Tests Predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline 18 Months Ahead

A simple vision test can predict whether a person with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive decline or dementia within 18 months. Read More

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·January 19, 2021·4 min read

Childhood Neglect Leaves Generational Imprint

Infant children whose mothers experienced neglect when they were young showed altered brain circuitry in areas associated with anxiety and fear response. Read More

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·January 19, 2021·5 min read

Where Do Our Minds Wander? Brain Waves Can Point the Way

Increased alpha waves in the prefrontal cortex and decreased P3 activity in the parietal cortex are potential neural biomarkers for breaks in our attention span. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·4 min read

Digital Hoarders: We’ve Identified Four Types – Which Are You?

From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·4 min read

Better Diet and Glucose Uptake in the Brain Lead to Longer Life

Better glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·3 min read

Magnetic Skin Supports Freedom of Movement for People With Quadriplegia

A novel flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with quadriplegia to move around their environment with greater ease. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·4 min read

Timing Is of the Essence When Treating Brain Swelling in Mice

Myelomonocytic cells, a type of immune cell, can both harm and help the brain following injury. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·5 min read

To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert. It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Introverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential. Read More

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·January 18, 2021·4 min read

Why Breastfed Babies Have Improved Immune Systems

Regulatory T cells expand in the first three weeks of life in breastfed babies, and are twice as abundant than in bottle-fed babies. Specifically, the bacterias Veillonella and Gemella are more abundant in the guts of breastfed babies. Veillonella and Gemella supportthe function of regulatory T cells. Read More

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