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·January 7, 2019·2 min read

Auditory Testing at Birth Could Identify Children at Risk of ASD

Researchers report a non-invasive hearing test given shortly after birth may help doctors identify children at risk of ASD.

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·January 7, 2019·6 min read

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.

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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

‘Deep Squeak’ Helps Researchers Decode Rodent Chatter

Using a deep learning algorithm dubbed 'DeepSqueak', researchers have been able to pick up and decode rodent vocalizations.

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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

New Key Mechanism of Epileptic Seizures Revealed

According to a new mathematical model of seizures, only the conductivity of the AMPA receptors in neurons in the temporal lobe significantly change, leading to stronger excitation and synaptic signals.

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·January 7, 2019·2 min read

Long-Term Breastfeeding Sheds Light on Whether an Infant Becomes Left or Right Handed

According to researchers, the prevalence of being left-handed is lower in children who were breastfed compared to those who were bottle fed. The study proposes breastfeeding may optimize brain lateralization towards dominant handedness.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 7, 2019·5 min read

PAC1R Mutation May Be Linked to Severity of Social Deficits in ASD

Researchers report a mutation of PAC1R may be linked to the severity of social deficits experienced by those on the autism spectrum. The findings could serve as a biomarker to guide interventions and predict better outcomes for children with ASD.

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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

Implicit Attitudes Can Change Over the Long Term

According to a new study, our attitudes toward specific social groups become less bias over time and as we age.

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·January 7, 2019·6 min read

Can AI Tell a Polar Bear From a Can Opener?

A new study from UCLA researchers demonstrates the limitations of some current deep learning algorithms.

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·January 7, 2019·5 min read

How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em

Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.

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·January 7, 2019·7 min read

Racial Differences in Alzheimer’s Unveiled

A new study has identified racial disparities between African Americans and Caucasians in the level of a key biomarker used to identify Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 7, 2019·3 min read

Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Alter Brain Gene Activity

Researchers depression and anxiety alters energy metabolism in the brain.

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·January 7, 2019·3 min read

Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.