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Early Brain Changes May Trigger Autism
Health
Summary: Researchers have uncovered critical insights into how autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may develop at early stages of brain formation. Using mouse ...
New Data Challenges Decades-Old Science
Science
A special high-speed winch that the researchers used to swiftly raise and lower instruments to track the dye’s movements underwater. Credit: San ...
Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns
Health
Summary: Brain overgrowth in utero may explain the varying severity of autism in children. Researchers used brain organoids from toddlers to show ...
Researchers Discover Unique Neuronal Origins in Human Brains
Health
A new study by UC San Diego researchers reveals unique inhibitory neurons in the human forebrain, offering insights that may improve models ...
Breaking the Genetic Code of Tobacco Addiction
Health
Summary: Researchers used AI to discover hundreds of genes linked to tobacco use disorder, alongside potential new treatments. Analyzing extensive health data, ...
Genetics of Alcohol Use Explored
Health
Summary: Researchers tapped into 23andMe’s extensive genetic database, uncovering correlations between genetic variants related to alcohol consumption and a spectrum of health ...
Autism Social Difficulties Linked to Specific Gene
Science
Summary: Researchers shed light on the genetic underpinnings of social behavior, focusing on the gene GTF2I’s role in Williams syndrome and its ...
Gene Linked to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Obesity
Health
Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding obesity’s impact on mitochondria, as detailed in a recent study. They discovered that a high-fat ...
The Mystery Behind Universe’s Rare Radio Circles Unveiled
Science
Astronomers discovered enormous radio wave circles in 2019, named ORCs. Research led by Professor Alison Coil indicates these are caused by galactic ...
New Neural Implant Unlocks Deep Brain Activity
Science
Summary: Researchers create a transparent graphene-based neural implant offering high-resolution brain activity data from the surface. The implant’s dense array of tiny ...
