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Part of understanding the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder relies on figuring out which cells’ signaling patterns in the brain are disrupted, and when during nervous system development the disruption occurs. New research findings in mouse …

One aspect of hormonal contraceptives’ effect on the teenage body remains a mystery — whether and how they modify the developing brain. New research in young rats links synthetic hormones found in birth control pills, patches and injections with disor…

Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses — such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also associated with adverse side-effects. Conseqeuntly, medica…

New research found that in utero exposure to certain flame retardant chemicals may be a risk factor for developing anxiety symptoms in early adolescence.

If you’ve ever had the feeling that your elementary school kids were ‘smarter’ than you — or at least capable of picking up new information and skills faster — a new study suggests you’re absolutely right. The new study also offers a reason: kids and…

The legendary scientist Francis Crick first postulated in 2005 that the brain region known as the claustrum is the seat of consciousness. Researchers now posit that Crick may have been incorrect: They developed a new theory — built on data — that the…

It’s not uncommon for people to lose their sense of taste and smell due to a COVID-19 infection. In others, the disease has had an even stronger impact on the nervous system, with effects ranging from lasting concentration problems to strokes. Now, res…

A fluorescent protein makes it possible to follow disease progression in brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, strokes, and depression. That may lead to better insight into diseases and possible new treatments.

Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans. However, new research now shows that rats also have this ability. The optimal tempo for nodding along was found to depend on the time constant in the brain (the sp…

The autonomic nervous system is known as the control center for involuntary bodily processes such as the beating of our hearts and our breathing. The fact that this part of the nervous system also has the ability to spontaneously restore muscle functio…