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Scientists say they may have discovered a shocking cause of autism

BPA chemical linked to increased autism risk in boys.

Humanity's newest brain gains are most at risk from ageing

Human brains have evolved for enhanced decision-making but also face greater age-related decline compared to non-human primates.

Our Bigger Brains Came With a Downside: Faster Aging

The human brain's growth allowed language and coordination but increased vulnerability to aging.

The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain

Teenagers must understand the impacts of drug abuse on their developing brains for informed decision-making.

A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.

Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.

Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive decline

Research on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.

Scientists say they may have discovered a shocking cause of autism

BPA chemical linked to increased autism risk in boys.

Humanity's newest brain gains are most at risk from ageing

Human brains have evolved for enhanced decision-making but also face greater age-related decline compared to non-human primates.

Our Bigger Brains Came With a Downside: Faster Aging

The human brain's growth allowed language and coordination but increased vulnerability to aging.

The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain

Teenagers must understand the impacts of drug abuse on their developing brains for informed decision-making.

A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.

Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.

Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive decline

Research on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.
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For children living with war, every day threats lead to trauma

Children living in war zones experience trauma that can have long-lasting effects on their brain development and functioning.
Living in constant fear and exposure to violence can keep the brain in a state of fight, flight, or freeze response.

Screen Time Literally Changes Young Kids' Brains

Screen time negatively affects children's brain development
Researchers suggest improving technology instead of banning it

The Pandemic Disrupted Adolescent Brain Development

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the neurological development of American teenagers, accelerating brain aging and leading to larger-than-normal thinning of the cerebral cortex.
Preliminary research indicates that female adolescents may be more affected by this accelerated brain aging than male adolescents.
The mental health crisis among teenagers during the pandemic has prompted researchers to study the physical effects of a public health catastrophe on the adolescent brain.
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