29th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Cascades of genetic signals determine which neurotransmitter a brain cell will ultimately use to communicate with other cells. Now a pair of reports have shown for the first time that electrical activity in these developing neurons can alter their chemical fate — and change an animal’s behavior — by tweaking this genetic program. Read More
27th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A new survey of child psychiatrists indicates that insomnia is a major problem among children in mental health treatment and at least a quarter of these patients are given sleep medication. The results of the survey suggests that management of insomnia in this population is a common practice, although the clinical approach varies widely. Read More
20th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
New technology could fundamentally change the study of language development as well as the screening for autism spectrum disorders and language delay. Read More
9th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
If you are reading news and information online, you undoubtedly have heard something about Twitter, the online information service where users share short messages of 140 characters each. You don’t have to post your own messages on Twitter to find it useful, but you do need to sign up for a free account to follow » Read More
8th July, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A new study has shown for the first time how the drug misoprostol, linked to neurodevelopmental defects associated with autism, interferes with neuronal cell function. It is an important finding because misoprostol is similar in structure to naturally occurring prostaglandins, the key signaling molecules produced by fatty acids in the brain. The study examined mouse » Read More
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