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Teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb are more likely to have disruptions in neural connections through the corpus callosum, which can lead to cognitive impairment and a range of neurological, and psychological disorders. Researchers recommend pregnant women completely abstain from drinking alcohol. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2GMkGrX

Researchers genetically restored levels of the SynGAP protein in adult mice who were deficient. Restoring the protein levels resulted in improved memory and a reduction in seizures related to the SYNGAP1 disorder, a form of autism. Findings suggest it is possible to extend the window of treatment for those with this specific form of ASD, beyond infancy and into adulthood. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2XRdYXn

Despite extensive research on falls among individuals with stroke, little is known regarding the impact of neurological conditions with comorbid diagnoses and motor functional capacity on the risk of falls in these individuals. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine the fall risk and the contribution of reduced motor functional capacity to fall risk in individuals with stroke, dementia, and stroke plus dementia. from Journal of the Neurological Sciences http://bit.ly/2UYEgtT

THE 5TH ANNUAL DALLAS FESTIVAL OF BOOKS IDEAS PROMISES A LOT OF MOVING PARTS, INVOLVING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE ELDERLY, CULTURAL AND RACIAL DIVERSITY AND DALLAS AS A BEACON OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. But that’s not all. This year’s festival also promises a candid look at Dallas’ present and future as a literary city. The 2019 version, which opens May 28 and runs through June 1, looms as a first for the festival, which is now a partnership, shared with  The Dallas Morning News , the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, the Dallas Public Library, Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Museum of Art. Here’s a look at the topics the festival will cover: 1)  “The Physical City”  will consider the elderly and how Dallas can address “its elders’ needs and benefit from the wisdom and experience.” Its keynote speaker will be professor Emi Kiyota, an environmental gerontologist who directs the nonprofit Ibasho, whose motto is: “Creating socially integrated and sustain

Head injuries have been associated with an increase in violent offences and prolonged periods of criminal persistence in young offenders. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2IJr7OP

Absence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2GHEr2O

Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous. from Neuroscience News Updates http://bit.ly/2GzJXV0