A new study finds maternal inflammation damages placental spongiotrophoblasts, driving male-specific autism risk before brain sex differentiation.
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Brain Circuit Behind Pregnancy Food Cravings Discovered
Scientists discover a serotonin-reward circuit modulated by the SK3 potassium channel that drives intense food cravings during pregnancy.
Disruption of Striatal D2 Receptor Neurons Drives ADHD and Impulsivity
Deleting the NSF protein in striatal dopamine neurons causes ADHD-like symptoms in mice that respond to combination drug therapy.