neurodevelopment
Adolescent Stress Alters Brain Genes, Affecting Adult Behavior
Summary: A new study reveals that excessive stress during adolescence can lead to long-lasting changes in gene expression in the ...
Indirect Genetic Influences of Autism Revealed
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by focusing on special genetic ...
New Biomarker Measures Infant Stress and Development Risks
Summary: Researchers discovered a biomarker that can predict the impact of early toxic stress on infant cognitive development and health. ...
New Insights Into Early Childhood Language Learning
Summary: A new study explores how infants and toddlers acquire language. The research challenges preconceived notions about language development, particularly ...
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in Kids
Summary: Researchers found a connection between the increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, and attention ...
Childhood Adversity Accelerates Brain Development
Summary: A new study revealed that early life adversity (ELA) accelerates brain development in children, particularly during the preschool years. ...
Aging Dads’ Impact: Age-Altered Sperm Genetics Increase Autism Risk
Summary: A study reveals that aging in male mice leads to changes in sperm microRNAs (miRNAs) that could influence offspring ...
Low B12 and High Folic Acid Impacts Fetal Brain Development
Summary: New research in mice suggests that too much folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, may impact brain development. ...
How the Growing Brain Processes Surprises
Summary: Researchers studied mice to understand how the brain processes unexpected stimuli during development. They found that the brain’s response ...
Cellular Messengers of Neural Development Identified
Summary: Researchers unveil the role of cytonemes, thin cell projections, in neural development. These hair-like structures facilitate direct signal transport ...
