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Researchers map connections in fetal human brain

by  /  24 January 2020

A new map of the fetal brain during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reveals the brain’s complex network of connections.

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Spotted around the web: Fragile X genetics, postpartum depression, teeth problems

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Autistic people have increased incidence of neurological problems

by  /  23 January 2020
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Brain organoids may shed light on seizures in Angelman syndrome

by  /  22 January 2020
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‘Autistic while black’: How autism amplifies stereotypes

by  /  21 January 2020
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What’s the connection between autism and sleep?

20 January 2020
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Artificial neurons may repair damaged cells and circuits

by  /  17 January 2020
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Fever’s immune effect on brain may ease autism traits

by  /  8 January 2020
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Webinar: Sydney Pettygrove discusses why autism prevalence estimates have changed over time

15 January 2020

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