AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 10, 2026·8 min readEarly Microbes Can Rewrite Neurodevelopmental RiskA new study finds that a baby's epigenome at birth shapes their gut microbiome development. Crucially, certain "good" bacteria can mitigate genetic risks for ASD and ADHD by age three.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2026·8 min readWhy Autism Is Less Frequent in WomenResearchers discovered that the MDGA1 gene mutation causes autism primarily in males, while females are protected by estrogen. The study suggests bazedoxifene, an FDA-approved drug, could be a new treatment for ASD.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 8, 2026·9 min readOne Compound Repairs Neurons with Autism MutationsResearchers used a library of 520 FDA-approved drugs and zebrafish "behavioral fingerprints" to identify precision medicine candidates for autism. Levocarnitine emerged as a top drug for reversing symptoms linked to specific risk genes.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2026·7 min read70% of Americans Unaware of Autism Brain DonationA new survey reveals that 70% of Americans are unaware of postmortem brain donation, despite overwhelming support for autism research. The findings highlight a critical need for education on how brain tissue advances the study of neurodevelopmental conditions.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 9, 2026·7 min readNew Technology Unlocks More Autism Gene VarientsScientists use a new "long-read" technology to find the hidden genetic mutations behind autism that traditional tests missed.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 4, 2026·9 min readMolecular Chain Reaction Behind Autism IdentifiedScientists identify a specific chemical process where nitric oxide disables the brain's "brakes," sending a key autism-linked growth pathway into overdrive.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2026·8 min readAutism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural DefectNew research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·10 min readOveractive MicroRNA Triggers Leaky Brain in Rett SyndromeIt’s not just the neurons. Scientists discover that Rett syndrome causes the brain’s "plumbing" to leak, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and hijacking neural activity.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·8 min readPredicting Autism Traits Through Infant SleepQuiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2026·9 min readMapping Technology Reveals the Brain’s Secret Protein FactoriesDNA is just the beginning. A new mapping technology reveals that brain cells produce proteins at wildly different rates, providing a missing link in our understanding of neurological disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2026·8 min readIs Nighttime Heat A New Hidden Risk Factor for Autism?New research suggests that nighttime heat during pregnancy is a secret risk factor for autism. By tracking thousands of pregnancies, scientists discovered that extreme overnight temperatures during key developmental windows can significantly increase the likelihood of a diagnosis.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2025·8 min readMissing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to AutismAutistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions. This difference supports the theory that an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory signaling may contribute to autism-related traits.Read More
