developmental neuroscience
CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled
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Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis
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Summary: Young individuals who use high-potency cannabis between ages 16 and 18 are twice as likely to experience psychosis by their mid-twenties ...
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
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Summary: Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in ...
Visual Diet Shapes Development in Infants
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a critical aspect of infant vision, revealing that very young babies experience a unique visual diet consisting of simple, ...
40 Percent of Mental Illnesses Linked to Childhood Maltreatment
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Summary: Up to 40% of prevalent mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, stem from childhood maltreatment. The study estimates ...
Lack of Sleep in Childhood Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk
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Summary: Children who consistently experience insufficient sleep from infancy through early childhood are significantly more likely to develop psychosis as young adults. ...
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
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Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development
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Summary: Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This ...
Umbilical Cord Milking Poses No Neurodevelopmental Risks
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Summary: Umbilical cord milking (UCM)—a method of squeezing the umbilical cord towards the infant before clamping—poses no long-term neurodevelopmental risks for newborns. ...
Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?
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Summary: Researchers are conducting a study to explore the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental health. Recognizing that ...
