Autism spectrum disorders
Kids with autism do well learning new words: study
(HealthDay)—Children with autism learn new words the same way as other children do, but it takes them longer, a small study found.
May 10, 2016
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Neuroscience
Boost in nerve-growth protein helps explain why running supports brain health
Exercise increases levels of a chemical involved in brain cell growth, which bolsters the release of the "feel good" hormone dopamine, a new study shows. Dopamine is known to play a key role in movement, motivation, and learning.
May 16, 2022
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Neuroscience
Scientists discover how the brain keeps the urge to act in check
It's the final race. Eight athletes are lined up on the track, their feet tensely braced against the starting blocks. They hear the count off: "On Your Marks!", "Get Set," and then, a fraction of a second before the gunshot, ...
Jul 6, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers develop one of the first sleep screening methods using wearables to predict, detect Parkinson's onset
Isolated rapid-eye-movement sleep behavior disorder causes abnormal twitches during sleep and episodes of dream enactment including body movement, emotional expression, or audible verbalizations. Isolated rapid-eye-movement ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers link spontaneous gene mutations to autism
(Medical Xpress) -- Using high-throughput gene sequencing technology, researchers have identified several harmful spontaneous gene mutations in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) that may cause the disorder.
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Researchers uncover new molecular drivers of Parkinson's disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new molecular drivers of Parkinson's disease using a sophisticated statistical technique called multiscale gene network analysis (MGNA). The team was ...
Nov 20, 2019
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Medical research
Deep brain stimulation induces more healthy neurons and sustained memory benefits in Rett animals
A recent study from the lab of Dr. Jianrong Tang, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital ...
Oct 13, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study links GI symptoms and autism in children
(Medical Xpress)—Five-year-old Veer Patel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in October 2010. Typical of children "on the spectrum," he manages best with a rigid, unchanging daily routine. Unfortunately, ...
Aug 5, 2014
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Neuroscience
Newly discovered brain circuit in motor learning
How does the brain acquire new motor skills? A new study published today (February 9th) in the scientific journal Science Advances sheds light on a newly discovered brain circuit that may endow us with this remarkable ability.
Feb 9, 2022
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Medical research
Multiple sclerosis: Scientists ID cause of movement, balance problems
New research into the causes of the excessive inflammation that drives multiple sclerosis has identified a faulty "brake" within immune cells, a brake that should be controlling the inflammation. This points to a potential ...
May 19, 2015
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