New pathway linking neuron selectivity to cognitive disorders uncovered
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 Why neurodivergent individuals hyperfixateWhy neurodivergent individuals hyperfixate
 
Understanding hyperfixation in neurodivergent individuals reveals its cognitive roots and effects on daily life, highlighting both benefits and challenges.
 
 
 New pathway linking neuron selectivity to cognitive disorders uncoveredNew pathway linking neuron selectivity to cognitive disorders uncovered
 
Neuroscientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined how a brain cell surface molecule shapes the way certain neurons behave.
 
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There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester discovered that in some areas of the brain neuron density varies in children with autism when compared to the general population.
 
   Anne Bang joins research to understand the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric conditionsAnne Bang joins research to understand the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric conditions
 
Scientists have linked neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, to changes in many genes involved in early brain development.
 
 First map of DNA modification in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex created
 
First map of DNA modification in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex createdA UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the 3D structure of chromatin -; DNA and proteins -; plays a critical role.
 
 
 Uncovering human-specific genes linked to brain development and disorders
 
Uncovering human-specific genes linked to brain development and disordersThe human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities.
 
 
 New insights into early brain development and mental health
 
New insights into early brain development and mental healthAn unparalleled glimpse at how gene regulation changes during human brain development has been provided by a study led by UCLA, which demonstrates the crucial role played by the 3D structure of chromatin, which is made up of proteins and DNA.