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Study identifies mutations in single genes that can be responsible for cerebral palsy

The causes of cerebral palsy have long been debated and often are attributed to in utero infections, premature birth, or brain injury to the baby near or during delivery, usually from a lack of oxygen. But many young children diagnosed with cerebral palsy have not experienced such events.

30 Sep 2020

Small for gestational age babies more likely to experience asymmetric growth

Carrying a fetus that is small for gestational age is associated with increased rates of stillbirth and neonatal death as well as metabolic disease in later life.

30 Sep 2020

Scientists identify mutations in single genes linked to certain cases of cerebral palsy

30 Sep 2020

Increased hydroxyproline levels may be associated with joint hypermobility in autistic children

A team of researchers found out that children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased levels of the amino acid hydroxyproline.

29 Sep 2020

Stanford researchers unravel how a common genetic deletion elevates schizophrenia risk

A common genetic deletion boosts the risk for schizophrenia by 30-fold. Generating nerve cells from people with the deletion has showed Stanford researchers why.

28 Sep 2020

Evolutionary and heritable axes shape the organization of brain structure

Every region has its place in the brain. However, it has been unclear why brain regions are located where they are.

28 Sep 2020

Brain wiring genes may be linked to a significant portion of cerebral palsy cases

In an article published in Nature Genetics, researchers confirm that about 14% of all cases of cerebral palsy, a disabling brain disorder for which there are no cures, may be linked to a patient's genes and suggest that many of those genes control how brain circuits become wired during early development.

28 Sep 2020

Three question, yes-or-no survey for identifying chemically intolerant individuals

Intolerances to chemicals, foods and drugs impact 8%-33% of individuals, studies suggest, yet few people are screened for it at their doctors' offices.

22 Sep 2020

Researchers reveal neurons responsible for guiding adaptive behavior

Humans, like other animals, have the ability to constantly adapt to new situations. Researchers at the Brain Research Institute of the University of Zurich have utilized a mouse model to reveal which neurons in the brain are in command in guiding adaptive behavior.

16 Sep 2020

Brain activity during passive tactile stimulation reveals individuals’ hand preferences

Have you ever wondered whether the brains of right-handed people work differently from those of left-handers? Is it possible to distinguish between them by observing their brain activity in response to stimuli or tasks?

15 Sep 2020

Immune system study helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection

New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection.

14 Sep 2020

Autistic adults more likely to have chronic physical health conditions

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

10 Sep 2020

Novel technique sheds new light on the risky behavior of adolescents

As any parent will tell you, no two children behave in exactly the same way. It is part of what makes each individual unique.

10 Sep 2020

Combination of stem cell therapy and educational intervention can help kids with ASD

Results of a clinical trial released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine indicate that a combination of stem cell therapy and educational intervention can significantly help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

9 Sep 2020

Molecular imaging reveals ASD-related brain differences

People with autism spectrum disorder have lower levels of a protein that regulates the amount of serotonin in the brain, a paper from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reports.

9 Sep 2020

New study can advance scientific understanding of the function of astrocytes

New research from Oregon Health & Science University for the first time documents the presence of astrocytes in zebrafish, a milestone that will open new avenues of research into a star-shaped type of glial cell in the brain that is critical for nearly every aspect of brain assembly and function.

9 Sep 2020

Researchers discuss the role of chemical senses in disease and social interactions in humans, animals

Across 5 days in August (3rd-7th), scientists from around the world gathered virtually to present and discuss new information on the role of the chemical senses in disease, nutrition, and social interactions in humans and animals.

9 Sep 2020

Oxytocinergic and vasopressinergic substances in the brain are involved in guiding social behavior

Research conducted by the University of Valencia (UV) and the Jaume I University of Castellón (UJI), among other institutions, has found alterations to the structure of the brain's nonapeptidergic systems, social behavior and the production of pheromones, traits that reveal sexual dimorphism, in male mice with a lack of the Mecp2 gene.

4 Sep 2020

Dogs' aging mechanism and memory performance linked to gut microbiome composition

Our gut microbiota can crucially influence our behavior and neurodevelopment. New research of the Ethology Department at the Faculty of Science at Eötvös Loránd University indicates that dogs' aging mechanism and memory performance are also linked to their gut microbiome composition.

2 Sep 2020

Study offers a possible explanation for prevalence of autism spectrum disorder

Recent estimates indicate a prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States of 1 in 59 children with a well-established 4:1 male predominance.

2 Sep 2020

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

Study identifies mutations in single genes that can be responsible for cerebral palsy

Small for gestational age babies more likely to experience asymmetric growth

Scientists identify mutations in single genes linked to certain cases of cerebral palsy

Increased hydroxyproline levels may be associated with joint hypermobility in autistic children

Stanford researchers unravel how a common genetic deletion elevates schizophrenia risk

Evolutionary and heritable axes shape the organization of brain structure

Brain wiring genes may be linked to a significant portion of cerebral palsy cases

Three question, yes-or-no survey for identifying chemically intolerant individuals

Researchers reveal neurons responsible for guiding adaptive behavior

Brain activity during passive tactile stimulation reveals individuals’ hand preferences

Immune system study helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection

Autistic adults more likely to have chronic physical health conditions

Novel technique sheds new light on the risky behavior of adolescents

Combination of stem cell therapy and educational intervention can help kids with ASD

Molecular imaging reveals ASD-related brain differences

New study can advance scientific understanding of the function of astrocytes

Researchers discuss the role of chemical senses in disease and social interactions in humans, animals

Oxytocinergic and vasopressinergic substances in the brain are involved in guiding social behavior

Dogs' aging mechanism and memory performance linked to gut microbiome composition

Study offers a possible explanation for prevalence of autism spectrum disorder

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Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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