INFECTION IN PREGNANT PIGS LEADS TO ANTISOCIAL PIGLETS
Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.… READ MORE…
STUTTERING: STOP SIGNALS IN THE BRAIN DISTURB SPEECH FLOW
Hyperactivity in the right hemisphere is stronger in people who stutter or have similar speech disorders than in those without speech problems, researchers report.… READ MORE…
READING A NEURAL NETWORK’S “MIND”
MIT researchers investigate the inner workings of machine learning systems that process language.… READ MORE…
GENETICS STUDY ADDS FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT EDUCATION REDUCES ALZHEIMER’S RISK
A new study adds further weight to the theory that being educated may help to stave off Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
HOW CAN HUMANS KEEP THE UPPER HAND ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
Researchers report they have discovered a way for humans to maintain control over artificial intelligent robots.… READ MORE…
PARKINSON’S GENE NEEDED FOR DOPAMINE NEURON HEALTH
A new study reveals LRRK is essential for the survival of dopamine neurons in the brain. The finding may prompt new treatments for Parkinson’s disease.… READ MORE…
NEW ROBOBEE FLIES, DIVES, SWIMS AND EXPLODES OUT OF THE WATER
The latest generation of the RoboBee hybrid robot could help monitor the environment and provide essential search and rescue assistance, researchers report.… READ MORE…
MATERNAL DIET COULD AFFECT KID’S BRAIN REWARD CIRCUITRY
Researchers report rats that ate fatty or junk foods during pregnancy tended to have heavier pups that preferred the taste of fat directly following weaning. They also noted mothers who ate energy rich food either during pregnancy or while breastfeeding had an increased risk of their children becoming obese later in life.… READ MORE…
BODY CLOCK AND GUT MICROBIOTA WORK TOGETHER TO PACK ON POUNDS
A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases. … READ MORE…
NEW INSIGHT INTO SELF-CONTROL THROUGH NEUROIMAGING
A new neuroimaging study reveals self control varies depending on the importance of the decision. Self control, researchers note, may also be augmented when people are asked to justify their decisions.… READ MORE…
PEPSI OR COKE? PARTNER’S CHOICES CAN MAKE YOU MISERABLE
Duke researchers report the brands your partners choose could impact your happiness. … READ MORE…
RESISTANCE TRAINING MAY SLOW MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PROGRESSION
Researchers report resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis by protecting the nervous system against the disease.… READ MORE…
