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3D model reveals how cadmium exposure may lead to congenital heart disease

Researchers have developed a three-dimensional model that shows how exposure to cadmium might lead to congenital heart disease.

2 Nov 2022

Gut microbiota influences social behavior by stimulating microglial remodeling of brain circuits

To learn to socialize, zebrafish need to trust their gut. Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control social behavior, new UO research in zebrafish shows.

1 Nov 2022

Researchers offer new insights into the neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorders

Findings from a new study published in Cell Reports, involving a collaborative effort between researchers at the Luikart Laboratory at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and the Weston Laboratory at the University of Vermont, are providing further insight into the neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and pointing to possible treatments.

1 Nov 2022

Study provides more nuanced insights into RNA modifications by A-to-I editing during brain development

Mount Sinai researchers have cataloged thousands of sites in the brain where RNA is modified throughout the human lifespan in a process known as adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing, offering important new avenues for understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain development and how they factor into both health and disease.

1 Nov 2022

How has the COVID pandemic affected neurodevelopmental in infants?

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the association between neurodevelopmental impairment in infants and factors such as gestational exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 and birth and development during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

1 Nov 2022

Infants' innateness for tuning in to musical rhythms is intertwined with early social engagement

Engaging infants with a song provides a readymade means for supporting social development and interaction, according to a study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

31 Oct 2022

Brain Canada Foundation funds future leaders in Canadian brain research

Twenty early-career researchers from across Canada will receive $100,000 each in funding for innovative projects to better understand the brain, through one of Brain Canada's flagship programs Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research.

28 Oct 2022

ADOS testing not required for ASD diagnosis by developmental-behavioral pediatricians

Trained developmental-behavioral pediatricians can generally diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children without the need for additional Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) testing, finds a prospective multicenter study.

28 Oct 2022

Autistic people are more vulnerable to mental health difficulties during pregnancy

Autistic people are more vulnerable to depression and anxiety during pregnancy, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

26 Oct 2022

Autistic women are vulnerable to mental illness, study shows

Autistic young men and women are more affected by psychiatric conditions and have an increased risk of being hospitalized as a result of their mental illness compared with non-autistic people.

26 Oct 2022

What is the association between video gaming and cognition in children?

Researchers investigated the association between video games and children's cognitive skills using self-reported screen time surveys and task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging.

26 Oct 2022

Geographical location of an individual may determine the likelihood of receiving autism diagnosis

New autism diagnoses tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that where an individual lives may influence whether they receive an autism diagnosis and access to special education needs support.

25 Oct 2022

In utero exposure to flame retardant results in altered brain development in newborn rats

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that exposure in utero to the flame retardant FireMaster 550 (FM 550), or to its individual brominated (BFR) or organophosphate ester (OPFR) components, resulted in altered brain development in newborn rats.

24 Oct 2022

Researchers develop a powerful computational tool for understanding brain health and disease

A team led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, in close collaboration with investigators at Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has developed a powerful computational tool for understanding brain health and disease, providing an enhanced way of characterizing the activity of the brain during sleep.

18 Oct 2022

Newly published policy brief offers recommendations for autistic individuals and the criminal justice system

Autistic individuals interact with the justice system at high rates as both victims and offenders. With a grant from the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) in late 2019, Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute explored ways to improve interactions between autistic individuals and the justice system.

14 Oct 2022

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

3D model reveals how cadmium exposure may lead to congenital heart disease

Gut microbiota influences social behavior by stimulating microglial remodeling of brain circuits

Researchers offer new insights into the neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorders

Study provides more nuanced insights into RNA modifications by A-to-I editing during brain development

How has the COVID pandemic affected neurodevelopmental in infants?

Infants' innateness for tuning in to musical rhythms is intertwined with early social engagement

Brain Canada Foundation funds future leaders in Canadian brain research

ADOS testing not required for ASD diagnosis by developmental-behavioral pediatricians

Autistic people are more vulnerable to mental health difficulties during pregnancy

Autistic women are vulnerable to mental illness, study shows

What is the association between video gaming and cognition in children?

Geographical location of an individual may determine the likelihood of receiving autism diagnosis

In utero exposure to flame retardant results in altered brain development in newborn rats

Researchers develop a powerful computational tool for understanding brain health and disease

Newly published policy brief offers recommendations for autistic individuals and the criminal justice system

New method allows for a much more detailed examination of the brain processes

Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids

RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors in COVID-19 therapy

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Researchers take new approach to studying the development of the human brain

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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