Daily Archives: May 10, 2013

Microbes , Autoimmunity and Autism

Posted on May 10, 2013 by researchinitiative

The role of microbes and autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric illness. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23656715 Hornig M. Source Department of Epidemiology, Center for Infection and Immunity, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: … Continue reading →

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Advance in tuberous sclerosis brain science – mTOR

Posted on May 10, 2013 by researchinitiative

Advance in tuberous sclerosis brain science http://news.brown.edu/pressreleases/2013/05/tuberous By manipulating the timing of disease-causing mutations in the brains of developing mice, Brown University researchers have found that early genetic deletions in the thalamus may play an important role in course and … Continue reading →

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Cesarean Section, bottle feeding and the Gut – Health Outcomes.

Posted on May 10, 2013 by researchinitiative

Infant gut microbiota influenced by cesarean section and breastfeeding practices http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130211134842.htm Practices may affect health in later life Method of birth (vaginal birth s. cesarean delivery) and feeding practices (breastfeeding v. formula-feeding) influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns … Continue reading →

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