AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 1, 2024·5 min readEarly Words Shape Future Brain: Genetic Link Between ADHD and LanguageA new study delves into the genetic underpinnings of language development in early childhood and its implications for later cognitive abilities and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and ASD. By analyzing vocabulary data from over 17,000 children across different languages, the study uncovers how genetics influences word production and comprehension from infancy to toddlerhood, revealing that vocabulary size is not only a marker of early language skills but also predictive of future literacy, cognition, and potential neurodevelopmental challenges.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 6, 2024·5 min readADHD as an Asset in EntrepreneurshipIndividuals with ADHD possess unique cognitive abilities that can make them successful entrepreneurs. The study suggests that people with ADHD excel at collecting and utilizing diverse stimuli from their environment, turning these into valuable resources for entrepreneurial ventures.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 16, 2024·6 min readAcetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in KidsResearchers found a connection between the increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, and attention and behavior problems in young children. The research, part of the Illinois Kids Development Study, involved tracking prenatal chemical exposures and assessing the behaviors and traits of children at ages 2, 3, and 4.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 15, 2024·4 min readAutism and Beyond: Unveiling Overlapping NeurotypesA study has uncovered significant overlaps in neurodivergent traits among children diagnosed with autism. The research, which evaluated medical records of children referred for autism assessments, revealed that 76.2% of these children also exhibited traits associated with other neurotypes such as ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 30, 2023·4 min readAI Reveals Brain Differences in ADHDResearchers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brain MRI scans have identified significant differences in white matter tracts of adolescents with ADHD. The study, involving over 1,700 participants from the multi-institutional Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, used diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and a deep-learning AI model to detect these variations.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2023·5 min readPlacebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy EffectivenessA new study sheds light on the significant role of patients' beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. Analyzing five studies, the research team found that patients' perceptions of receiving real or placebo treatments often had more impact on outcomes than the treatments themselves.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 27, 2023·4 min readScreen Time’s Link to Autism and ADHD ExploredResearchers examined the connection between screen time and genetic predispositions to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Analyzing over 6.5 million genetic polymorphisms, they determined that children genetically predisposed to ASD showed increased screen usage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 25, 2023·4 min readUnlocking the “D Factor”: A New Measure for General Distractibility in ADHDResearchers have statistically identified a novel measure, the "d factor", which could indicate a person's general propensity towards distraction and its potential connection to ADHD. By analyzing over 1,000 participants’ responses on distraction tendencies, three core factors emerged: external distraction, unwanted intrusive thoughts, and mind-wandering.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2023·6 min readGenes Behind Depression Could Pave Way for Other Mental DisordersResearchers completed the largest-ever genetic study on depression, encompassing 1.3 million genomes. Their findings indicate that individuals with hospital-treated depression have an increased genetic risk for other psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2023·5 min readRevitalizing Brains: Holistic Rehab Program Boosts Cognitive PerformanceResearchers pioneered a 12-week program that leverages lifestyle interventions and brain coaching to improve cognitive function in individuals experiencing ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss. This multi-disciplinary, non-pharmaceutical approach notably enhances memory, mood, attention, alertness, and sleep patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 14, 2023·4 min readRethinking Smart: Cognitive Enhancers May Diminish Performance in Those Without ADHDCognitive enhancers, often dubbed as "smart" drugs, might actually impair performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals. The study evaluated the effects of three widely used "smart" drugs using a complex decision-making task simulating everyday scenarios.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2023·4 min readMales with Neurodevelopmental Disorders Face Higher Risk of Testicular CancerMen with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism or ADHD, have a slightly higher risk of developing testicular cancer than those without such disorders. The research is the first to provide a link between neurodevelopmental disorders and testicular cancer risk, although the absolute risk increase was less than 1%.Read More