Wednesday 5 November 2014

Brain Changes Linked to Prematurity may Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Disturbances in the early stages of brain growth, such as preterm birth, when many of the brain's structures have not yet fully developed, appears to affect the brain's neuro-circuitry, which may explain premature babies' higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Researchers led by Natasha Lepore, PhD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, have located significant alterations to specific ...

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