New research from a team at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has for the first time shown how inflammation in early childhood can affect brain development and contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and schizophrenia. The findings show inflammation can trigger epigenetic changes in brain regions linked to higher cognitive functions and potentially play a role in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Healt...
