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Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

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According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis.... Read More...
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read
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Microbial Based Treatment Reverses ASD’s Social Deficits: Mouse Study

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Researchers report the administration of Lactobacillus reuteri may lead to brain changes that reverse social deficits in mouse models of ASD through a mechanism that involves the vagus nerve and reward system. The findings hold promise for the development of treatments for ASD, as well as other disorders, by modulating specific gut microbes.... Read More...
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience6 min read