Autism
Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns
Health
Summary: Brain overgrowth in utero may explain the varying severity of autism in children. Researchers used brain organoids from toddlers to show ...
Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder
Health
Summary: Researchers found genetic associations between sleep patterns and neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Polygenic risk score analysis revealed ...
MMR Vaccine Myths Persist Amid Rising Cases
Health
Summary: A new survey found that 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, despite CDC evidence to the ...
Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology
Health
Summary: Eye-tracking biomarkers can improve autism diagnosis in children. Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% sensitivity and ...
Faulty gene likely to be cause of many severe learning difficulties, study finds
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Researchers made the discovery while carrying out genetic analysis using whole-genome sequencing data from 77,539 participants enrolled in the 100,000 Genomes Project, ...
Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified
Science
Summary: Researchers discovered significant sex-specific differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2-13. The study found that autistic girls ...
CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...
Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...
Key Brain Region Implicated in Autism Sensory Issues
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Summary: Researchers identified the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a crucial area linked to sensory hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This ...
Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked
Health
Summary: Individuals on the autism spectrum are particularly susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research demonstrates that even mild stressors, which ...
