Tag: neurodevelopmental_disorders
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Yale Tool Advances Neurodevelopmental Disorder Research, Students Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy
Yale researchers unveil a new platform linking molecule clusters to neurodevelopmental disorders, offering therapeutic avenues. Concurrently, public health students launch a podcast to combat vaccine hesitancy.
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Pediatric Neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis Named NICHD Director
Dr. John Gaitanis, a renowned pediatric neurologist, will lead NIH's NICHD starting August 23, 2026. He will oversee a $1.7 billion budget, focusing on maternal, child, and disability health research, bringing decades of expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Brain Organoids Achieve Lifelike Maturation, Opening Doors for Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Research
NIH-funded researchers sustained brain organoids for nearly six years, showing lifelike maturation driven by an intrinsic clock. This breakthrough enables long-term studies of neurodevelopmental disorders, offering new insights into conditions like autism.
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