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Infection in Pregnant Pigs Leads to Antisocial Piglets

Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health

A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.

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Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.

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Touching Helps Build the Sexual Brain

While it is widely believed social cues can accelerate puberty, previous studies have found it difficult to clearly identify the most crucial signals responsible for the change. A new study in PLOS Biology reveals sexual touch contributes to the acceleration of puberty.

You Can ‘Pick Up’ a Good or Bad Mood From Your Friends

A new study reveals how the mood of one friend can impact the moods of others in their social circle.

Higher Manganese Levels in Children Correlate With Lower IQ Scores

Higher levels of manganese in blood and hair samples has been linked to slower working memory and lower IQ in children, a new study reports. Researchers report children who live in areas with high environmental levels of manganese are at significant risk of neurodevelopmental problems.

Babies Can Learn That Hard Work Pays Off

MIT researchers report children as young as 15 months try harder to complete a task if they witness an adult struggling to succeed than those who witness a task completed effortlessly.

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One in Four Girls is Depressed at Age 14

UCL researchers report 24 percent of girls aged 14 report feeling symptoms of depression. Only 9 percent of young teenage males reported feeling depressed.

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression

Researchers have identified increased inflammatory activation markers in the brains of people with major depressive disorder who report suicidal ideations. The findings support recent research that anti-inflammatories may provide antidepressant effects for some patients.