brain development

Large brain of foetus could be hint of severe autism: Study

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Large brain of foetus could be hint of severe autism: Study

NEW DELHI: Unusually higher levels of grey matter in foetuses during the first trimester of pregnancy could signal severe autism, marked by lifelong difficulties in social and cognitive skills and possibly not being able to speak, according to a new study. Researchers said that the biological basis differentiating mild and severe (or profound) autism in … Read more

Hot, cold exposure in early life linked with changes in brain’s white matter, study finds

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Hot, cold exposure in early life linked with changes in brain’s white matter, study finds

NEW DELHI: Children and foetuses exposed to hot and cold environments impact their brain’s white matter, responsible for connecting various brain regions and enabling communication, a new research has found. Researchers said that children are especially vulnerable to extreme environments as their bodies’ temperature regulation processes are still immature. They also found that early exposure … Read more