Genetic Link Identified for Social Anxiety Disorder
Summary: Researchers identify a genetic variant in the serotonin transporter gene that is associated with social phobia. Source: University of Bonn. Study…
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Von Economo Neurons Found in Macaque Insular Cortex
Rare Neurons Discovered in Monkey Brains Max Planck scientists identify von Economo neurons in macaque insula, advancing research into self-awareness, empathy and…
Saliva and Pupil Size Reveal Overactive Nervous System in Autism
University of Kansas researchers found larger resting pupil size and distinctive salivary enzyme patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder Researchers at…
US Mass School Shootings Surge, Study Finds
Summary: A recent review identifies alarming trends in mass school shootings across the United States. Researchers report that, since 2000, more people…
Surprising Roles of Glutamate in the Brain
Summary: Researchers have developed an ultra-fast sensor that can count the number of glutamate molecules released from a single synaptic vesicle, revealing…
Single Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Risk
New study pinpoints how a specific cellular mechanism drives autism and suggests an existing drug could help patients with UBE3A-related conditions. In…
Research Uncovers New Approach to Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
UC Davis researchers identify mitochondrial TSPO as a promising drug target to protect and repair myelin in multiple sclerosis Scientists at the…
New Gene Activity Database Could Spare Thousands of Lab Mice
Summary: A new, comprehensive open-access database showing gene activity in mice across ten disease models offers a complete view of immune responses…
Child’s Autism Risk 3 to 5% If Parent’s Sibling Has Autism
Summary: Children whose mothers have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were about three times as likely to be diagnosed with…
How Your First Language Rewires the Brain for Later Learning
Research shows the brain’s lasting plasticity and how early language exposure shapes later processing You might feel you’ve forgotten a language you…
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