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·April 15, 2025·5 min read

Fussiness at 9 Months May Signal Early Autism Risk

Signs of autism may be detectable as early as 9 months of age, well before the typical diagnosis window of 3 to 5 years. Researchers found that infants who were described by parents as fussy, slow to adapt, or delayed in development were more likely to show autism-related traits by 12 months.

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·July 8, 2024·6 min read

Handedness and Vision May Reveal Hidden Social Strengths

A new study shows that human biases in handedness and visual field processing have social and cognitive implications. Researchers found that people with a reversed bias (left hand, right visual) are more likely to have social difficulties and conditions like autism or ADHD. The study reveals that aligning biases may have social benefits, much like in animals. These findings could lead to early screening and interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Fentanyl May Cause Autism-Like Behavior in Young Mice

Exposure to the opioid fentanyl induces autism-like behaviors in mice by activating mu-opioid receptors in the anterior cingulate cortex.

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·October 23, 2021·4 min read

Study Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns

Researchers have linked Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome, two disorders associated with autism, to specific microscopic walking patterns.

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·October 18, 2018·4 min read

How Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and Memory

Researchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.

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·October 17, 2017·6 min read

Signaling Pathway May Be Key To Why Autism Is More Common In Boys

A mouse study reveals the male brain may be more vulnerable to a genetic cause of autism.

Image shows the researchers and a child next to an MRI machine.

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·February 10, 2017·4 min read

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression.

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·January 18, 2017·5 min read

Heightened Risk of Birth Defects With Antidepressants Prescribed During Pregnancy

A new study links antidepressant use during pregnancy with birth defects.

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·March 19, 2014·3 min read

Social Feedback Loop Aids Language Development

A social feedback loop is created when verbal interactions take place between parent and child. This loop is important for language development, but is experienced less frequently and is diminished in strength for children with Autism.