Researchers in Boston said they’ve discovered a key abnormality that affects the brains of people with Down syndrome. Doctors found genetic changes in white matter that altered brain development. They hope the findings may help target new treatments.
Transgender children with family support have better mental health, according to researchers at the University of Washington. They found children under 12 who were allowed to change their names, clothing and pronoun use had no more anxiety or depression than other children.
Neurosurgeons report a new cooling technique during brain surgery can better protect the brain and the patient’s ability to speak. Doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center said lowering the temperature in specific areas of the brain and verbally checking with the patient during surgery had the best results.
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1- Neuron
2- Pediatrics
3- NYU Langone Medical Center