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May 16, 2024
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May 15, 2024 New research has shed light in the complex interplay between cell proteins, and how they impact on neurons in neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer's ...
May 1, 2024 A team has identified a molecular cellular mechanism that is linked to microencephaly, a condition in which a baby's head is much smaller than ...
Apr. 9, 2024 In the largest study to date on the subject, researchers found no evidence to support a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual ...
Apr. 11, 2024 When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what's likely to happen, psychosis can result, research ...
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May 9, 2024 A new study shows that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers demonstrated that the two disorders ...
May 9, 2024 A research team has identified the primary cause of sensory hypersensitivity in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorders ...
May 10, 2024 Researchers have shed new light on the changes in metabolism that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood. The researchers discovered that a ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one ...
Mar. 28, 2024 An analysis of how synaptic proteins change during early development reveals differences between mice and marmosets but also what's different in ...
Mar. 27, 2024 An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing ...
Mar. 28, 2024 Researchers have found that parents with chemical intolerance are more likely to report children with autism and ...
Mar. 26, 2024 The International Brain pH Project Consortium unveils groundbreaking findings in a large-scale animal model study, indicating altered brain pH and ...
Mar. 18, 2024 The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, study suggests -- giving assurance to those concerned about continuing ...
Mar. 15, 2024 A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with ...
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Mar. 11, 2024 Researchers have investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and ...
Mar. 7, 2024 The COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, researchers report in an important finding on the safety of the vaccine in infants -- despite widespread fear and ...
Mar. 6, 2024 About one-third of autistic people are unable to communicate using speech, and most are never provided an effective alternative. However, a new study suggests that many of these individuals are ...
Mar. 5, 2024 Although several studies have linked smoking during pregnancy with neurodevelopmental disorders, the results of behavioral experiments in mice prenatally exposed to nicotine have been inconsistent. ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Are genetic factors underlying children's language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between ...
Feb. 29, 2024 A new study is shedding light on our understanding of the molecular origins of some forms of autism and intellectual disability. Researchers were able to successfully capture atomic resolution images ...
Feb. 28, 2024 Scientists may have discovered a new way to test for autism by measuring how children's eyes move when they turn their ...
Jan. 29, 2024 Researchers examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families. They discovered that a special kind of genetic mutation ...
Jan. 23, 2024 A new study has found that propranolol, a medication that treats high blood pressure, can also help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder ...
Jan. 13, 2024 As they grow, children increasingly focus their attention on social elements in their environment, such as faces or social interactions. However, children with autism are often more interested in ...
Jan. 8, 2024 Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense ...
Jan. 2, 2024 Researchers have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later ...
Dec. 19, 2023 Down syndrome, a congenital disorder stemming from abnormal cell division and differentiation, is most common in newborns fated to neurodevelopmental delays and other health complications. The ...
Dec. 13, 2023 The superior colliculus in the mammalian brain takes on many important tasks by making sense of our environment. Any mistakes during the development of this brain region can lead to severe ...
Dec. 11, 2023 New research shows that social chatbots could be doing more harm than good for neurodiverse people, entrenching social isolation and reinforcing dysfunctional habits among many people with autism, ...
Dec. 5, 2023 While anger and aggression are instinctive behaviors found across many species, leaving these emotions unchecked can lead to conflict and violence. In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that ...
Nov. 28, 2023 Researchers have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers now have a better sense of the genes' roles in human brain development and function and their ...
Nov. 9, 2023 Neuroscientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the retention of early life memories and brain developmental trajectories associated with ...
Oct. 26, 2023 A well-established psychological theory states that most of us are less likely to intervene in a bad situation if other people are present, and this 'bystander effect' also applies to ...
Oct. 24, 2023 Schizophrenia is a severe neuropsychiatric disease that remains poorly understood and treated. Schizophrenia onset is typically in adolescence or early adulthood, but its underlying causes are ...
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- Brain-Wave Data and Hearing Test May Help Diagnosis Autism Earlier
- Drug Alleviates Autism-Associated Behavior in Mice
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- Antidepressant Use, Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Changes in Babies, Study Suggests
- Virtual Reality Game to Objectively Detect ADHD
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- Researchers Discover Crucial Role of Brain's Striatum Cilia in Time Perception
- Researchers Discover Genetic Variant Associated With Earlier Onset Childhood Epilepsy
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- Sensitivity to Musical Rhythm Supports Social Development in Infants
- Brain Changes in Autism Are Far More Sweeping Than Previously Known, Study Finds
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- Study Offers New Insights Into Genetic Mutations in Autism Disorders and Points to Possible Treatments
- Sites in the Brain Where RNA Is Edited Could Help to Better Explain Neurodevelopment and Disease
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- Shedding Light on the Happy Hormone
- Gene Mutation Discovered That Causes Language Impairment, ADHD and Myasthenia
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- New Knowledge About the Link Between Infection During Pregnancy and Autism
- Ketamine May Be an Effective Treatment for Children With ADNP Syndrome, New Study Suggests
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- Circadian Rhythm Disruption Found to Be Common Among Mental Health Disorders
- Early Intervention Effective in Treating Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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- Beyond Neurons: How Cells Called Astrocytes Contribute to Brain Disorders
- Brain Activity During Sleep Differs in Young People With Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
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- Scientists Create New Map of the Developing Cerebral Cortex
- New SPARK Study Identifies a Novel Group of Inherited Genes of Moderate Effect and Shows Their Links to Other Behavioral Conditions
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- New Study Shows Microglia Cells Colonize the Human Brain in Waves
- How the Brain Gathers Threat Cues and Turns Them Into Fear