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September 20, 2017

Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes

Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.

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September 14, 2017

Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana

Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.

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July 12, 2017

In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities

Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.

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June 14, 2017

Caring for mom and baby

Children’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.

Outlook Magazine

June 8, 2017

Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babies

Source: U.S. News & World Report

April 4, 2017

Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression

Scientists re-examine data exploring connection between serotonin gene, depression, stress.

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March 28, 2017

Proliferation of marijuana ads alarms addiction researchers

More than half of young marijuana users encounter online ads, survey finds .

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March 13, 2017

$7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.

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February 9, 2017

Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism

Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.

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January 31, 2017

Early signs of anxiety, depression may be evident in newborns

Brain scans may indicate clues to later problems .

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January 12, 2017

Resisting Zika

Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.

Outlook Magazine

January 5, 2017

Unraveling autism

A multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.

Outlook Magazine

December 29, 2016

Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habit

Few get treatments, counseling to help them quit.

News Release

December 14, 2016

Depressed children respond differently to rewards than other kids

Brains react less robustly to success, rewards.

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December 1, 2016

Hard-to-treat depression in seniors focus of $13.5 million study

Goal is to identify strategies most likely to work for specific patients.

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November 2, 2016

$34 million effort aims to image brain from childhood through old age

Research to focus on effects of aging, provide clues to neurological function, mental health.

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October 26, 2016

Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder

Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.

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July 7, 2016

Rewiring the body

Severing the brain’s critical link to a peripheral nerve can render an arm useless. Pioneering surgeries reroute neural impulses and redefine hope for paralysis.

Outlook Magazine

June 17, 2016

America’s growing problem

Averting the lifelong health risks and spiraling social costs of childhood obesity.

Outlook Magazine

April 29, 2016

Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies

Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none.

News Release

April 26, 2016

Graduated driver licensing laws linked to reduced teen drinking

States with stricter laws that ease teens into driving have lower rates of teen alcohol use.

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April 25, 2016

Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth

Mothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.

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April 14, 2016

Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorder

Animal model may help scientists understand molecular, neurological basis of stuttering.

News Release

March 31, 2016

Children’s book raises mental health awareness

Book aims to destigmatize psychiatry and kids who receive mental health services.

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