Dysfunctional synapses can lead to autism
New research indicates that faulty synapses may be to blame for things like autism, depression, epilepsy and substance abuse....
read moreEven mild TBI can cause brain damage
There’s new research that even a mild head injury can cause enough brain damage to cause learning and thinking problems....
read moreGene mutation may cause Parkinson’s and play role in ADHD...
Researchers in Copenhagen have identified a specific gene mutation that seems to cause Parkinson’s in young people. The mutation may also play a role in ADHD....
read moreBabies rehearse speech mechanics before speaking
New research indicates that babies between 7 and 11 months rehearse speech mechanics before they actually talk....
read moreChild abuse linked to reduction of gray matter
There’s new evidence that child abuse of all forms (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, etc.) is directly linked to the reduction of gray matter in the brain....
read moreFit kids have better language skills
There’s new evidence that fit children are not only in better shape than their unfit peers, but also better at language and brain response times....
read moreWorking memory linked to parents’ education
If you want to get an idea of a child’s working memory skills, start by looking at the parents’ education....
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