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Brain receptor behind learning deficits post-puberty identified
Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): A novel brain receptor, alpha4-beta-delta, has been labelled as the culprit behind learning deficits that come with puberty.
It is well known that the onset of puberty marks the end of the optimal period for learning language and certain spatial skills, such as computer/video game operation.
In the new study, Dr. Sheryl Smith, [...]
Vitamin C deficiency may impair newborn babies’ mental development
Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): A new study has revealed that vitamin C deficiency may impair the mental development of newborn babies.
The study showed that guinea pigs, which lack vitamin C, have 30 per cent less hippocampal neurones and significantly worse spatial memory.
According to lead researcher Jens Lykkesfeldt, like guinea pigs, human beings are dependent on [...]
Epilepsy linked to disruption of brain development during early childhood
London, August 24 (ANI): Scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) say that a form of partial epilepsy, which is associated with auditory and other sensory hallucinations, may result from the disruption of brain development during early childhood.
The researchers claim that their findings provide the first genetic link between childhood brain development and a [...]
Hypertensive kids more prone to learning, attention problems
Washington, May 5 (ANI): Kids with high blood pressure are at a greater risk of developing learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than other children, according to a study.
Conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, the study also revealed that hypertensive kids were also more likely to have a higher [...]
Nine new X chromosome genes linked to learning disabilities identified
London, Apr 20 (ANI): An international team of researchers has identified nine new genes linked to learning disabilities.
The team of 70 researchers has found nine new genes on the X chromosome, which when knocked-out, led to learning impairment.
Learning disability is significantly more common in males than [...]
Omega-3 fatty acid may be good for female preemies’ brains
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that intake of omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish oil, may boost cognitive development in preterm infant girls.
Infants born before 33 weeks’ gestation are at high risk of developmental disorders and learning disabilities. An inadequate nutrient supply during the newborn period is believed to [...]
Omega-3 fatty acid may be good for female preemies’ brains
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that intake of omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish oil, may boost cognitive development in preterm infant girls.
Infants born before 33 weeks” gestation are at high risk of developmental disorders and learning disabilities. An inadequate nutrient supply during the newborn period is believed to [...]
