Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life
Summary: Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational,…
Gut Imbalances in Autism Linked to Brain and Behavior Changes
Summary: New research reveals that gut imbalances in children with autism may influence brain activity and behavior by…
How Neurons Switch Gears to Navigate the Developing Brain
Summary: New research reveals that neurons can switch their migration strategy depending on whether they move on flat…
Puberty Brain Shift May Explain Autism in Genetic Disorder
Summary: Researchers have identified changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty that may explain why some children…
Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Summary: Researchers have identified mutations in the non-coding gene RNU2-2 as a cause of a newly defined neurodevelopmental…
AI and VR System Detects Autism in Kids with Over 85% Accuracy
Summary: Researchers have developed a virtual reality and AI-based system that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in…
Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age
Summary: A groundbreaking study has shown that as children age, excitatory brain activity decreases while inhibitory activity increases,…
Childhood Adversity Weakens Brain Connectivity, But Support Protects It
Summary: New research shows that difficult early-life experiences are linked to weaker white matter connections across the adolescent…
Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD
Summary: A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children…
MicroRNAs Guide Purkinje Cell Growth, Shedding Light on Autism Links
Summary: A new study reveals that microRNAs—tiny regulators of gene expression—play a crucial role in shaping Purkinje cells,…