Analyzing a Facebook-fueled anti-vaccination attack: ‘It’s not all about autism’
Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message. However, an analysis of a
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Negative emotions can reduce our capacity to trust
It is no secret that a bad mood can negatively affect how we treat others. But can it also make
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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Says Helping Others Made Her 'Feel Less Alone' After Son's Autism Diagnosis
It’s been a little under six months since Jenni “JWoww” Farley‘s 2½-year-old son Greyson Valor was diagnosed with autism — and
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Yea, team! Winning fans see self-esteem boost: Watching with friends makes win sweeter, and eases pain of loss
Fans of a college football team that wins a big game could experience a boost in self-esteem that lasts at
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How dangerous ultrasound is in pregnancy ?
New radiation protection regulation: ultrasound in pregnancy is limited Health experts criticise that in pregnancy to many harmful unnecessary checkups
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Myths of the opponents
On the one hand, the recommendations from Federal agencies and medical associations, as well as much of the reporting in
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Autism and zinc deficiency in early development: Mechanistic link found between zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections associated with autism spectrum disorders
The emergence of autism in children has not only been linked to genes encoding synaptic proteins — among others —
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Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization, and verbal and motor skills. It
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Scientists pinpoint pathway that impacts features of autism
A team of scientists at Florida Atlantic University has uncovered a brain-signaling pathway that can be pharmacologically manipulated in genetically
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Grad students will be future professors, but are they learning how to teach effectively?
A new Portland State University study found that graduate students are on board with wanting to adopt interactive teaching methods
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