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Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns
Summary: Brain overgrowth in utero may explain the varying severity of autism in children. Researchers used brain organoids from toddlers ...
Researchers Discover Unique Neuronal Origins in Human Brains
A new study by UC San Diego researchers reveals unique inhibitory neurons in the human forebrain, offering insights that may ...
Breaking the Genetic Code of Tobacco Addiction
Summary: Researchers used AI to discover hundreds of genes linked to tobacco use disorder, alongside potential new treatments. Analyzing extensive ...
Genetics of Alcohol Use Explored
Summary: Researchers tapped into 23andMe’s extensive genetic database, uncovering correlations between genetic variants related to alcohol consumption and a spectrum ...
Autism Social Difficulties Linked to Specific Gene
Summary: Researchers shed light on the genetic underpinnings of social behavior, focusing on the gene GTF2I’s role in Williams syndrome ...
Gene Linked to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Obesity
Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding obesity’s impact on mitochondria, as detailed in a recent study. They discovered that ...
The Mystery Behind Universe’s Rare Radio Circles Unveiled
Astronomers discovered enormous radio wave circles in 2019, named ORCs. Research led by Professor Alison Coil indicates these are caused ...
New Neural Implant Unlocks Deep Brain Activity
Summary: Researchers create a transparent graphene-based neural implant offering high-resolution brain activity data from the surface. The implant’s dense array ...
Metabolic Markers of Depression Identified
Summary: Researchers revealed a crucial link between cellular metabolism and major depressive disorder, particularly in treatment-refractory cases and suicidal ideation. ...
How Hearing Loss Rewires the Brain
Researchers found that hearing loss in older adults is linked to brain changes in areas related to sound processing and ...
