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Study Reveals Common Autism Mechanisms and Potential Treatment Targets
An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications.
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Women Experience Sleep Disruption in the Days Before Menstruation
Understanding the intricate dance between women's menstrual cycles and sleep patterns is an important focus for women’s health research. Scientists recently published a study investigating how these factors interplay to impact women's wellbeing.
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Study Offers Fresh Perspective on Smoking-Related Variant "Mr. Big"
According to research, people with a certain version of the most well-known smoking-related variant to date, “Mr. Big”, are less sensitive to nicotine and have been shown to smoke more.
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Women in Science: Motivation, Challenges and Advice
Here, leading female scientists from a range of disciplines discuss why they were drawn to science and what they find most enjoyable about their work, as well as share tips for women looking to embark on a career in science.
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Brain pH Changes Linked to Wide-Ranging Cognitive Issues
The International Brain pH Project Consortium unveils findings in a large-scale animal model study, indicating altered brain pH and lactate levels as a transdiagnostic endophenotype in neuropsychiatric disorders with cognitive impairment.
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Smiling Unlocks Our Perception of Happiness
The study shows that even a brief weak grin makes faces appear more joyful. The pioneering experiment used electrical stimulation to spark smiles and was inspired by photographs made famous by Charles Darwin.
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Early Intervention Post-Seizure May Prevent Long-Term Epilepsy
According to research, an experimental treatment can prevent long-term changes to neurons seen in epilepsy if provided within the first two days after the first seizure.
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Molecular Links Between ALS and FTLD Cognitive Disorders Exposed
Gene expression patterns in the brain’s motor and frontal cortex reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities between ALS and FTLD that could be targeted for potential treatment.
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Stem Cell Model Sheds Light on the Nuances of Early Development Gastrulation
Observing the molecular underpinnings of gastrulation would go a long way toward helping scientists prevent miscarriages and developmental disorders.
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New Approach Proposed To Identify When Babies Become Conscious
Two academics from the University of Birmingham have suggested an improved way to help scientists and researchers identify when babies become conscious.
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