Monthly Archives: February 2014

Fragile X – Treatment – RNA – DNA Duplexes

Posted on February 28, 2014 by researchinitiative

Scientists Uncover Trigger for Most Common Form of Intellectual Disability and Autism http://weill.cornell.edu Finding May Explain Many Brain Disorders, Lead to Prevention and Treatment NEW YORK (February 27, 2014) — A new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists … Continue reading →

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Environment , Paternal Age and Psychiatric Disorders

Posted on February 28, 2014 by researchinitiative

IU study ties father’s age at childbearing to higher rates of psychiatric, academic problems in kids http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2014/02/paternal-age-at-childbearing.shtml BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana University study in collaboration with medical researchers from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has found that advancing paternal age … Continue reading →

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Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Developmental Toxins.

Posted on February 28, 2014 by researchinitiative

Neurobehavioural effects of developmental toxicity. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24556010 Abstract Neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other cognitive impairments, affect millions of children worldwide, and some diagnoses seem to be increasing in frequency. Industrial chemicals that injure the developing brain … Continue reading →

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Proinflammatory Markers in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Posted on February 28, 2014 by researchinitiative

Inflammation in Children and Adolescents With Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24565356 Abstract OBJECTIVE: There has been rapid growth in research regarding inflammation in neuropsychiatric disorders as it relates to youth. We therefore set out to systematically review the literature on … Continue reading →

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Maternal Immune Activation and Autism

Posted on February 28, 2014 by researchinitiative

Maternal Immune Activation Leads to Activated Inflammatory Macrophages in Offspring. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24566386 Several epidemiological studies have shown an association between infection or inflammation during pregnancy and increased risk of autism in the child. In addition, animal models have illustrated that maternal … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D, Tryptophan and Omega 3 Fatty Acids : Treatment for Autism

Posted on February 27, 2014 by researchinitiative

Research by CHORI Scientists Indicates Causal Link between Vitamin D, Serotonin Synthesis and Autism http://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/main/news/230.aspx Dietary Interventions Will Have Relevance for Prevention and possibly for Treatment of Autism  February 26, 2014 – Oakland, CA – A new study by Rhonda … Continue reading →

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Chronic Stress primes Immune Cells

Posted on February 22, 2014 by researchinitiative

Study in Mice Raises Question: Could PTSD Involve Immune Cell Response to Stress? http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/spleenstress.htm After chronic stress, primed immune cells in spleen lead to excessive reaction to later event COLUMBUS, Ohio – Chronic stress that produces inflammation and anxiety in … Continue reading →

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Schizophrenia : Greater Risk of other Autoimmune Diseases

Posted on February 22, 2014 by researchinitiative

Schizophrenics are at greater risk of getting diseases http://econ.au.dk 2014.02.19 | Nina Hermansen People suffering from schizophrenia are at greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. This is the conclusion of new research from Aarhus … Continue reading →

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Autism in Denmark – Time Trends

Posted on February 21, 2014 by researchinitiative

Time Trends Over 16 Years in Incidence-Rates of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Lifespan Based on Nationwide Danish Register Data. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24554161 Abstract This study investigated time trends and associated factors of incidence rates of diagnosed autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across the … Continue reading →

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First Biomarker for Depression

Posted on February 21, 2014 by researchinitiative

Identification of first biomarker for major depression could enable better diagnosis and treatment http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/Media-office/Press-releases/2014/WTP055685.htm 18 February 2014 In a study published today in the ‘Proceedings of the National Academies of Science’, researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified the … Continue reading →

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