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Study of brain activity shows that food commercials influence children's food choices

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:36 AM PDT

Food advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately $1.8 billion annually aimed at children and adolescents, who view 1,000-2,000 ads per year. Some studies have shown there is a relationship between receptivity to food commercials and amount and type of food consumed. In a new study, researchers studied the brain activity of children after watching food commercials and found that the commercials influence children's food choices and brain activity.

Simple, sensitive, and cost-effective assays for analyzing Fragile X-related disorders

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:36 AM PDT

Fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable cause of intellectual disability and a frequent cause of autism, is characterized by abnormalities of the FMR1 gene that are difficult to analyze. Preclinical studies of Fragile X and the Fragile X-related disorders are hampered by the lack of low-cost and sensitive yet simple methods. Researchers have now developed a set of assays that are robust, cheap enough for routine research use, and may be suitable for initial patient screening.
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