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Researchers combined eye gaze research with brain scans to discover that in a common subtype of autism, in which ASD toddlers prefer images of geometric shapes over those of children playing, brain areas responsible for vision and attention are not controlled by social brain networks, and so social stimuli are ignored.

Channels: All Journal News, Autism, Children's Health, Neuro, Vision, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD),

Keywords: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Brain Development, Childhood Development, Neurobiology, Pediatrics, Human Behavior, Neuroscience

Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth. With the help of bitter taste receptors that also detect byproducts from harmful bacteria, these special gum cells trigger the immune system to control the amount and type of bacteria in the mouth and could one day lead to personalized dental treatments against gum disease.

Channels: All Journal News, Infectious Diseases, Oral Health, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Nature (journal), Embargoed Feed - hidden, Grant Funded News,

Keywords: Periodontal Disease