Early Indicators of Autism May Be Identified in Fetal Brain Scans

Summary: A study by King’s College researchers has identified a link between autism traits and isolated fetal ventriculomegaly – a common antenatal brain abnormality. Using MRI brain scans, the study…

Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring

Summary: Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their offspring. Source: Texas A&M…

Listening to Music During Pregnancy Benefits Baby Brain’s Ability to Encode Speech Sounds

Summary: Exposure to music or the sound of the mother singing while in the womb was associated with better neural encoding of speech sounds in infants. Source: University of Barcelona…