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Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified
Science
Summary: Researchers discovered significant sex-specific differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2-13. The study found that autistic girls ...
Low B12 and High Folic Acid Impacts Fetal Brain Development
Health
Summary: New research in mice suggests that too much folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, may impact brain development. Imbalances in ...
Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk
Health
Summary: Researchers revealed that certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect, can reduce the likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. ...
How Farmland Can Fight Global Warming
Science
Scientists from UC Davis and Cornell University have discovered that applying crushed volcanic rock to croplands can store carbon in soil, even ...
Scientists Discover a “Switch” To Trigger Cancer Cell Death
Health
Researchers have identified a vital epitope on the CD95 receptor, which can trigger programmed cell death and may enhance cancer treatments. The ...
